Gransil - VX-406/LC - Grant Industries - Plant-Based

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name: Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Absorbent,
Moisturizing Agent,
Sebum Absorber
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients,
Fats, Butters & Waxes,
Texturizers & Fillers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Aesthethic Enhancement,
After-Sun Repair,
Imparts Lubricity,
Long Wear,
Low Melting Point,
Moisturizing,
Non-Tacky,
Occlusive,
Oil Rheology Modifier,
Repairing,
Sensory Enhancement,
Skin Adhesion,
Specific Sensory Performance,
Stabilizing
Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora,
Plant-Based
Performance Highlights: Multifunctional water-soluble silicone wax that delivers a lubricious, silky feel to water-based products such as clear face toners, serums, gels, wipes/non-wovens and body washes

Distinguished from other commercial waxes by its crystal clear appearance when dissolved in water (at any concentration) and its excellent sensory esthetics

Unique design of the polymer structure, where a balanced ratio of lipophilic silicone to hydrophilic polyether provides 100% water solubility without oil droplets or a hazy appearance.

Moisturizing effect through occlusive silicone structure

Effective at low concentrations for cost value
Silicone Wax Key Benefits: Superb moisturization

Good adhesion and long wear on skin

Post-sun skin repair

Non-tacky skin feel

Enhanced sensory esthetics

Blister prevention and repair

Oil thickening and stabilizing

Low melting points

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Skin Care
Personal Care — Personal Hygiene
Hand Hygiene,
Wipes, Tissue & Towel
Application Format: Gel,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Rinse Off,
Serum,
Wipes
Bath & Shower Applications: Body Wash
Personal Hygiene Applications: Hand Soap
Skin Care Applications: Facial Gel,
Skin Gel,
Skin Serums,
Skin Toners
Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications: Wet Wipes
Formulation Guidelines: Can be formulated into oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions and aqueous systems

Applications include (but are not limited to) skincare, serums, body washes, and wipes/non-wovens formulations

Add to the aqueous phase of all emulsion types

Water-soluble, (water-clear) appearance when added to a clear solution

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Cyclohexasiloxane (D6) Content	max. 1000	ppm	—
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) Content	max. 1000	ppm	—
Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Content	max. 1000	ppm	—
Melting Point	26 - 32	°C	—
Non-Volatile Matter (105°C, 1.5g, 3hrs, Gravity Oven)	98.00 - 100	wt%	AP-38 Grant Industries, Inc.

Packaging & Availability