Products

Silform™ HyFlex emulsion is a hybrid silicone-organic acrylate in the form of a mini-emulsion.  Silform™ Hyflex delivers a film that is flexible and water resistant with excellent mechanical strength and elasticity. Those film properties make it possible to formulate comfortable long-wear foundations and smudge resistance mascaras. In styling products, such as mousses, gels, creams and sprays, Silform™ Hyflex delivers natural hold and curl definition with a unique soft feel.

SF96® 50 silicone fluids are polydimethylsiloxanes ranging from low to medium viscosity. They are available in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 350, 500 and 1000 centistokes at 25C (77F). As viscosity increases, they become substantive emollients and have different sensory profiles especially in absorbency, spreadability, smoothness, oiliness and tackiness parameters. Higher viscosity dimethicones have a greater perception of absorbency, smoothness and tackiness, but a lower perception of spreadability and oiliness.

Velvesil™ DM Silicone is a patented and unique multi-functional silicone copolymer network. Velvesil DM silicone helps deliver consumer-perceivable enhanced sensory benefits in skin care and color cosmetic formulations. It spreads easily on the skin leaving an exquisite, long-lasting silky feel.

SF96® 100 silicone fluids are polydimethylsiloxanes ranging from low to medium viscosity. They are available in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 350, 500 and 1000 centistokes at 25C (77F). As viscosity increases, they become substantive emollients and have different sensory profiles especially in absorbency, spreadability, smoothness, oiliness and tackiness parameters. Higher viscosity dimethicones have a greater perception of absorbency, smoothness and tackiness, but a lower perception of spreadability and oiliness.

Velvesil Plus gel is an easy to process and readily emulsifiable silicone crosspolymer gel. It has excellent compatibility with many organic materials and can help enhance the sensory performance of a wide range of personal care products. It is the latest addition to Momentive Performance Materials’ proprietary silicone crosspolymer gel technology.

SF96® 350 silicone fluids are polydimethylsiloxanes ranging from low to medium viscosity. They are available in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 350, 500 and 1000 centistokes at 25C (77F). As viscosity increases, they become substantive emollients and have different sensory profiles especially in absorbency, spreadability, smoothness, oiliness and tackiness parameters. Higher viscosity dimethicones have a greater perception of absorbency, smoothness and tackiness, but a lower perception of spreadability and oiliness.

Silsoft™ Q is a cationic silicone terpolymer. Its unique phase behavior with water relates to excellent lubricity in wet combing and unique softening performance benefits. This product is a very versatile candidate to consider for a broad range of hair care applications. It has also demonstrated unique sensory attributes in shower and bath products by modifying lather properties and providing a differentiated after-wash skin feel.

Tospearl™ 3000A Silicone Resin provides an exceptional feel to skin when incorporated into a variety of cosmetic formulations. Its benefits include excellent lubricity of skin lotions and lipsticks, reduction of powder agglomeration in pressed powders, good spreadability in skin creams and soft focus effects. Soft focus results in reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles through the use of facial lotions and color cosmetics.

Silsoft™ 1215 is a blend of Dimethiconol, a high molecular weight silicone polymer and Cyclopentasiloxane, a low molecular weight volatile silicone. The cyclic silicone acts as a volatile carrier, spreading the high molecular weight silicone uniformly across a surface, and then volatilizing to leave a thin film of silicone. This product offers a number of performance attributes for personal care products, especially a unique smooth, non-greasy feel.

Silsoft™ ETS Trisiloxane is a highly volatile linear siloxane that provides an outstanding sensory experience. It spreads easily and rapidly and feels dry and light upon application. As a multifunctional raw material, it can help build personal care products that provide highly valued sensory benefits.

Silsoft™ A+ Conditioning Agent can help provide excellent conditioning to damaged hair. It's a surfactant-free emulsion of an Amino (AB)n multiblock copolymer silicone with an optimal hydrophilic/hydrophobic balance. It typically has enhanced deposition onto damaged hair compared to traditional amino silicones, therefore, offering better performance at same active levels.

Silsoft™ CLX-E is a conditioning agent for hair care applications. It can help protect hair from damage and restore damaged hair to a healthy, more youthful state that is comparable to the quality of hair at the root. This product is recommended for smoothing and repairing hair care products, thermal hair straightening/curling products, color protection, thermal protection, shine spray, and ethnic hair care applications.

Silform™ Flexible Resin can help provide the unusual combination of comfort and long-lasting wearability in personal care formulations. It's a film-forming, silicone MT resin that mimics the movement of skin for a comfortable, non-tightening feel. It can help improve the comfort of traditional MQ resins, without impacting their excellent transfer resistance.

SF96® 500 silicone fluids are polydimethylsiloxanes ranging from low to medium viscosity. They are available in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 350, 500 and 1000 centistokes at 25C (77F). As viscosity increases, they become substantive emollients and have different sensory profiles especially in absorbency, spreadability, smoothness, oiliness and tackiness parameters. Higher viscosity dimethicones have a greater perception of absorbency, smoothness and tackiness, but a lower perception of spreadability and oiliness.

Momentive Performance Materials SF1642 Silicone Fluid is a white, C30-45 alkyl modified silicone wax with 60-70C melting point in a pastille form. It is designed as a multifunctional ingredient that may deliver thickening, structuring and compatibilizing benefits in skin, hair, personal hygiene and color cosmetics. SF1642 silicone alkyl copolymer also functions as a thickening agent for both oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions. Additionally, it offers excellent lubricity and skin feel.

SilShine™ 151 Gloss Additive is a silicone film former that delivers visually perceivable high shine to lips and hair. It offers high refractive index, non-volatility, non-migration and organic compatibility. Its silicone resin structure gives excellent film forming properties. The phenyl functionality of this product provides compatibility with organic emollients without sacrificing compatibility with silicones.

Momentive Performance Materials SF1202 Silicone Fluid is mainly single component of volatile cyclic dimethyl siloxanes. SF1202 is primarily cyclopentasiloxane.

Momentive Performance Materials SFE839 Elastomer Dispersion is a clear, silicone elastomer dispersion in D5 (SF1202). It may dramatically enhance sensory and application experience. This product minimizes syneresis and is an effective thickener and may impart silky, cushioning initial feel and dries down to luxurious powdery feel.

Silsoft™ E-Pearl PF emulsion is a multi-functional ingredient that can provide many desirable benefits in personal care products. It can deliver an outstanding sensory experience with moist-feel, line blurring and skin brightening effects. Silsoft™ E-Pearl PF emulsion’s multi-functionality is the result of a unique combination of ingredients, and it is exceptionally easy to use. Silsoft™ E-Pearl PF emulsion can enable formulators to add sensory to skin care products with high water content, even when the product contains more than 90% water. It can even be post-added to many existing formulations.

SF96® 1000 silicone fluids are polydimethylsiloxanes ranging from low to medium viscosity. They are available in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 350, 500 and 1000 centistokes at 25C (77F). As viscosity increases, they become substantive emollients and have different sensory profiles especially in absorbency, spreadability, smoothness, oiliness and tackiness parameters. Higher viscosity dimethicones have a greater perception of absorbency, smoothness and tackiness, but a lower perception of spreadability and oiliness.

Momentive Performance Materials SF1204 Silicone Fluid are mixtures of cyclic dimethyl siloxanes. SF1204 is ~15% cyclopentasiloxane and ~85% cyclotetrasiloxane, SF1256 is ~25% cyclohexasiloxane and ~75% cyclopentasiloxane, and SF1258 silicone fluid is ~35% cyclohexasiloxane and ~65% cyclopentasiloxane. SF1173 and SF1202 silicone fluids are mainly single component of volatile cyclic dimethyl siloxanes where SF1173 is primarily cyclotetrasiloxane, and SF1202 is primarily cyclopentasiloxane.

Softouch™ CC6004 Boron Nitride Powder is Momentive’s premium product. Due to its rounded platelets, this grade is the most lubricious, the most translucent and has the highest level of adherence. CC6004 is an excellent choice to consider for products in which slip, feel and silkiness are of paramount importance.

Momentive Performance Materials SF1214 Silicone Fluid is comprised of Dimethicone and Cyclopentasiloxane. It is commonly used Key benefits in use include: Dry combing, Emolliency, Non-greasy feel, Shine and radiance, Smoothing, Soft feel, Spreadability, Velvety feel, etc.

Silsoft™ AX Conditioning Agent can help consumers achieve superior smoothness and shine for dry hair. The combination of both pendant amino and terminal alkyl groups on the silicone structure help provide enhanced smoothness, softness and manageability. This product is recommended for hair care products, body washes, liquid hand soaps, and bar soaps.

Silsoft Silk™ Conditioning Agent can help deliver outstanding softness to damaged thick or wavy hair without leaving it heavy, limp, greasy or with excess residue. This technology was developed as a lightweight conditioning additive (especially for shampoos) and provides easy formulation and dilution stability. Silsoft™ Silk conditioning agent’s high actives level and quat density can make it more efficient than other conditioning polymers. It is a versatile candidate to consider for a broad range of hair care applications.

Silsoft™ 034 Organosilicone Fluid is a low viscosity alkyl modified trisiloxane that may improve feel and spreadability of mineral, vegetable and ester oils in personal care formulations. This silicone fluid may also improve dispersability of inorganic in mineral oil. This product is an outstanding option in skin care products to provide a silky afterfeel and to reduce the rub-on time of lotions and creams.

Velvesil FX gel-powder can enhance "Special Effects" natural look coverage with a snesory phenomenon that will delight customers. This new "FX" gel-powder combines the potent translucent soft-focus ability of boron nitride with the powdery velvet touch of the patented Velvesil chemistry.

Momentive Performance Materials SS4230 Silicone Resin is a clear, silicone MQ resin (trimethylsiloxysilicate) in D5 (SF1202). It may be an effective film former, providing long lasting benefits. This product helps to deliver volume and body in hair care products, and dramatic improvement in substantivity. It is a blend of silicone resin and cyclopentasiloxane.

Silsoft™ 860 Conditioning Agent is a member of the Silsoft™ dimethicone copolyol family of multifunctional surface tension reducing molecules. The dimethicone portion can deliver remarkable sensory qualities to skin care formulations. The polyether component can contribute to emulsification, differential solubility and compatibility. It can produce products with a wide range of foaming, solubility, emulsification and dispersing properties and ability to provide excellent wetting benefits.

Tospearl™ 2000B Silicone Resin is a white, spherical, silicone resin fine particles with 6 microns average particle size distribution. It is a high performance additive which may be used in cosmetic products such as foundation, powder, cream, lipstick and eye shadow.

Silform™ FR-10 is a fluoro-modified silicone resin that can provide a variety of performance benefits in skin care and color cosmetics. It forms a highly flexible film on the surface of skin that typically imparts comfort along with water and oil resistance, thus extending the wear of beauty products (especially facial and color cosmetics). This product is also an excellent candidate to consider for efficient improvement in the performance of formulations designed for sports enthusiasts.

Momentive Performance Materials SF1173 Silicone Fluid is mainly single component of volatile cyclic dimethyl siloxanes where SF1173 is primarily cyclotetrasiloxane.

Softouch™ CC6097 Boron Nitride Powder is a small particle size, cosmetic grade version of boron nitride powder. When added to a personal care formulation, it can help provide a strong soft-focus benefit with a matte finish. It also can offer adhesion benefits for a long wear application.

Softouch™ CC6059 Boron Nitride Powder is a very fine cosmetic grade of boron nitride powder with good opacity. It can impart a silky, smooth, lubricious feel to cosmetic formulations, while enhancing spreading characteristics and providing extended wear.

Silsoft™ Silicone Gel is a cross-linked high molecular weight silicone swollen in cyclopentasiloxane. The material spreads evenly and quickly for a silky, cushioning feel. This gel offers significantly reduced balling effect normally associated with elastomer gels. It offers smooth, silky delivery onto the skin with excellent spreading capacity, soft, non-greasy, rub-in during application, and reduced tack in finished formulations.

Silsoft™ 8812 is a blend of a high molecular weight dimethiconol silicone polymer and a low viscosity silicone fluid. The low viscosity silicone fluid acts as a carrier, spreading the high molecular weight silicone uniformly across a surface. This product offers a number of performance attributes for personal care products, especially a unique smooth, long lasting, non-greasy feel.