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H-Sil® SC-C8

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H-Sil® SC-C8 is a high-molecular-weight silicone polyether that imparts low surface tension to formulated products. It helps promote wetting and surface activity and is an effective additive to both cosmetic formulations and household products. This product is stable in most formulations when used up to 5% and is an excellent co-surfactant for use in hair-care shampoos and conditioners. In skin care products, it is an effective emollient and humectant.

Chemical Name: Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethoxylated

CAS Number: 68937-54-2

Functions: Cosurfactant, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Wetting Agent

Synonyms: Polysiloxanes, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethoxylated

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name

Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethoxylated

Agrochemical Functions

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic)

Cleaning Ingredients Functions

Cosurfactant,

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic),

Wetting Agent

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic)

Technologies

Agrochemicals,

Cleaning Ingredients,

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Agrochemicals — Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients

Stickers, Surfactants & Wetting Agents

Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids

Wetting & Dispersion Aids

Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants

Blends & Other Surfactants,

Nonionic Surfactants

Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers

Nonionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Lubricating,

Temperature stability

Labeling Claims

Non-Toxic,

Odor-free

Agrochemicals Features

Improves Wetting,

Low Surface Tension

HII Features

High Surface Activity,

Improves Surface Wetting,

Low Surface Tension,

Stable Foam,

Stable In Formulations,

Wetting

Key Benefits
  • Provides low surface tensions.
  • Compatible with traditional hydrocarbon surfactants and cosmetic ingredients.
  • Effective at low use concentrations.
  • Stable foam.
  • Wetting agent for glass polishes and hard surface cleaners.

Applications & Uses

Markets

HI&I Care

Applications

HI&I Care — Home Care

Surface Care

HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care

Industrial Cleaning,

Institutional & Catering

Home Care Applications

Glass Cleaners,

Hard Surface Cleaners

I&I Cleaning Applications

Multipurpose Surface Cleaners

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance
Clear water white liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Activity100.0%—
Solid Content100.0%—
Water Solubilitymax. 5%—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

California Proposition 65

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

ECL (Korea),

EINECS (EU),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

NZIoC (New Zealand),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TCSI (Taiwan),

TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Drums,

Pails

Packaging Information
  • 55-gallon non-returnable drum, 440 lb net
  • 5-gallon pails 40 lb net.

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling Information
  • Store at room temperatures; tightly reseal drums after use.
  • Do not store in direct sunlight or in freezing temperatures.