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Gransil™ VX-419

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Gransil™ VX-419 is a versatile ingredient that acts as a moisturizing agent and softener. This innovation is a short-chain silicone capped with a PEG-12 group, showcasing 100% water solubility. Perfect for aqua toners, light lotions, and cleansing wipes, Gransil VX-419 boasts robust moisturizing capabilities and imparts an ultra-light skin sensory experience. Its uniqueness lies in providing a non-tacky, non-greasy feel, setting it apart from typical humectants like glycerin and polyglycols. The slight foaming property enhances its suitability for hygienic wipes, especially in the realm of baby care.

INCI Name: Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone

Functions: Moisturizing Agent, Softener

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Plant-Based

Benefit Claims: Aesthethic Enhancement, After-Sun Repair, Foaming, Light Feel, Long Wear, Low Melting Point, Moisturizing, Non-Greasy Feel, Non-Tacky, Oil Rheology Modifier, Repairing, Skin Adhesion, Softening, Specific Sensory Performance, Stabilizing

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
102783-01-7

Features & Benefits

Performance Highlights
  • A short chain silicone end-capped with PEG-12 group
  • 100% water solubility for aqua toner, light lotion and cleansing wipe requiring strong moisturizing function and very light skin sensory
  • Differentiated from humectants (including glycerin and polyglycols) by a non-Tacky and non-greasy skin feel
  • A slight foaming property makes it useful in hygienic wipes, especially for baby care
  • Suggested use level at 1-10%
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

Color Cosmetic Applications
Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications
Use Level
1 - 10%
Formulation Guidelines
  • Light lotion - moisturizing and skin softening
  • Clear toner - moisturizing and sensory feel
  • Cleansing wipe - cleaning and skin moistening

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear to hazy liquid
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Non-Volatile Matter (105°C, 1.5g, 3hrs, Gravity Oven)97.00 - 100wt%AP-38 Grant Industries, Inc.
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.455 - 1.465
Viscosity (at 25°C Brookfield DV-I+, Spindle LV2, 100rpm, 1.0min)30 - 100cPs

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

18kg pail and 180kg drum