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Silsoft™ 1217

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Silsoft™ 1217 is a volatile, low viscosity cyclic siloxane fluid for use in skincare, color cosmetics, hair care, and antiperspirant applications. Compared to other cyclic siloxanes, Silsoft™ 1217 is much less volatile. Silsoft™ 1217 is non-polar and insoluble in water but completely miscible in lower alcohols and aliphatic solvents. Silsoft™ 1217 can be blended with other volatile cyclic siloxanes and with silicone oils in any ratio.

INCI Name: Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane

Functions: Moisturizing Agent

Labeling Claims: Oil-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Good Wet Combing, Imparts Lubricity, Non-Greasy Feel, Non-Tacky, Spreadability

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
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Applications & Uses

AP/Deo Applications
Hair Care Applications
Skin Care Applications

Properties

Appearance
Fluid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point~245°C
Density0.97g/cc
Flash Pointmin. 76°C
Melting Point~-3°C
Refractive Index1.397
Viscosity (25°C)5.1

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