Gransil VX-418 - Grant Industries - Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name: Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Anti-Tack Agent,
Binder,
Conditioner,
Emollient,
Gel Former,
Moisturizing Agent,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients,
Rheology Modifiers,
Sensory Modifiers,
Texturizers & Fillers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: After-Sun Repair,
Binding,
Emolliency,
Hair Conditioning,
Light Feel,
Low Melting Point,
Moisturizing,
Non-Tacky,
Outstanding Skin feel,
Spreadability,
Texturizing,
Viscosity Boosting
Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora
Performance Highlights: A newly designed multifunctional wax comprised of a short chain silicone and C18 stearyl group

Low melting point by design (melts on contact with skin) allows for innovative texture and texture transformation possibilities

Superior matrix formation capacity (modifies rheology and reduces syneresis) when compared to other waxes through “Bis” component

Acts as an emollient to provide a light skin feel, improved spreading, and assist in pigment and UV filter deposition

Reduces tackiness and dryness of other ingredients in formulations to improve feel

Provides moisturizing effect from wax composition to treat dry skin

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Skin Care,
Sun Care
Application Format: Leave On,
Powder,
Rinse Off
Color Cosmetic Applications: Compact Powder
Hair Care Applications: Hair Conditioner
Sun Care Applications: After Sun Products
Use Level: 2 - 30%
Formulation Guidelines: Can be formulated into oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions, and anhydrous systems

Besides uses in standard personal care formulations can also create multi-layer toners; act as a binding agent in pressed powders; and improve hair conditioning

Dispersible in a variety of oils; add to the oil phase of all emulsion types

Melt to Uniform Prior to use

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Point	22 - 32	°C	—
Non-Volatile Matter (105°C, 1.5g, 3hrs, Gravity Oven)	97.00 - 100	wt%	AP-38 Grant Industries, Inc.

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