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Gransil™ GVL-912

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Gransil™ GVL-912 is a product that functions as a carrier, sebum regulator, and anti-tack agent. It is labeled as plant-based and offers excellent flexibility. It also provides a stable delivery vehicle for active materials and features an elastomer network for sebum absorption and control. It transforms into a matte appearance with a powdery after-feel.

INCI Name: C9-12 Alkane, Polysilicone-11

Functions: Anti-Tack Agent, Carrier, Sebum Regulator

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Ease of Formulation, Excellent Flexibility

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Performance Highlights
  • Volatile, low viscosity, elastomer dispersion in naturally derived emollient
  • Similar volatility profile as Cyclopentasiloxane (D5)
  • Provides enhanced esthetics to formulations
  • Delivers excellent non-tacky, non-oily, smooth characteristics
  • Stable delivery vehicle for active materials
  • Elastomer network offers sebum absorption and control
  • Transformation into matte appearance with powdery after feel

Applications & Uses

Formulation Guidelines
  • Can be formulated into oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions and anhydrous systems
  • Applications include (but are not limited to) skincare, color cosmetic, sun care and hair care formulations
  • Dispersible in a variety of oils
  • Add to the oil phase of all emulsion types

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Translucent gel, Translucent gel 
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Non-Volatile Matter (165°C, 2.0g, 3hrs, Air Convection Oven)14.00 – 18.00wt%
Viscosity at Amorphous State (at 25°C Brookfield DV-I+, Spindle TE, 0.3rpm, 1.0min,measured right after mixing)60,000 – 110,000cPs

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

18kg pail and 180kg drum

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 Years