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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Velvesil™ 125 Silicone is a silicone copolymer network. It provides unique soft, powdery, tack-free skin feel, hides skin imperfection, thickens creams and lotions, and shows excellent organic compatibility with cosmetic emollients. It offers an exceptional feel during rubbing because of its unique particle size distribution with a silky and powdery after feel.

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.

Velvesil 034 organosilicone gel is an excellent candidate to help disperse and spread cosmetic ingredients without tackiness. For example, it can help spread inorganic pigments, typically delivering brighter and more uniform color in make-up formulations. It can help provide more uniform coverage in daily sunscreens. Velvesil 034 organosilicone gel is a patented and unique silicone crosspolymer network that can deliver an outstanding sensorial benefit in most types of make-up, skin and color formulations. It has excellent compatibility with many organic materials enhancing the sensory benefit and stability of a wide range of personal care products.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Momentive Performance Materials SE30 Conditioning Agent, a high molecular weight linear dimethicone gum, is an excellent candidate to consider for use as a conditioning agent for skin and hair. It can also help enhance transfer resistance in color cosmetics through its synergistic effect with silicone resins. The addition of Silsoft SE30 conditioning agent to a soap bar can promote similar properties to those of a syndet bar by increasing the creaminess and amount of lather.

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.

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.

Momentive Performance Materials SF1288 Silicone Fluid is a Clear, water soluble, polyether modified silicone fluid designed for use in skin and hair products.

Silsoft™ 870 Conditioning Agent is a copolymer of polydimethylsiloxane and polyethylene/polypropylene-oxide that may offer solubility in water and lower alcohols. It may provide light conditioning in shampoos, small bubble size and richness in foam and flexible hold and rinseability in hair fixtures.

Softouch™ CC6058 Boron Nitride Powder has a flat, graphitic, hexagonal crystal structure. The effect of this cosmetic grade of boron nitride is a matte look with superb soft focus properties. It's a good candidate to consider for providing excellent slip and adhesion in cosmetic formulations and it may provide a favorable combination of price and performance.

Element14™ PDMS 10 is a low viscosity, linear polydimethylsiloxane polymer with a typically dynamic viscosity of 10 mPas (cps). It offers a soft, smooth silky feel, low oiliness, good spreadability, and a lubricious nature. This product is recommended as a water repellent, mold release agent, lubricant, anti-foam agent, and personal care ingredient.

SF96® 20 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 SR1000 Silicone Resin are silicone resin products. These highly durable materials provide excellent water repellency and resistance to detergent wash off. The resins are available in three different forms to offer formulation flexibility.

Tospearl™ 145A Silicone Resin is a white, spherical, silicone resin fine particles with 4.5 microns average particle size distribution. It is a high performance additive which may be used in cosmetic products. This product may provide superb lubricity, smooth/silky feel and prevent pigment and powder agglomeration.

Tospearl™ 120A Silicone Resin is a white, spherical, silicone resin of fine particles with 2 microns average particle size distribution. It is a high performance additive which may be used in cosmetic products. This product may provide superb lubricity, smooth/silky feel and prevent pigment and powder agglomeration.

Softouch™ CC6064 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.

Momentive Performance Materials SF1540 Silicone Fluid is a translucent, polyether-modified polydimethylsiloxane silicone in D5, optimized to stabilize water-in-oil emulsions. It may provide a light, silky, non-greasy feel and is useful in clear antiperspirant gels and water-in-oil sunscreens. SF1540 imparts a soft silky afterfeel, enhances water repellency and increases durability. It is recommended for antipersiprants, creams and lotions, sunscreens, color products, pigmented dispersions, shampoos, conditioners, and hair styling products.

Silsoft™ 900 Conditioning Agent is a copolymer of polydimethylsiloxane and polyethylene/polypropylene-oxide that may offer solubility in water and lower alcohols. It may provide light conditioning in shampoos, small bubble size and richness in foam and flexible hold and rinseability in hair. This product is recommended for emulsification and dispersion of actives.

SF96® 10 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 Softouch™ CCS 102J powder is a translucent cosmetic grade of boron nitride (BN) powder that is low in soluble boron. This powder is lubricious and can provide excellent adherence characteristics. When added to cosmetic formulas, it can help impart a high “shine” or “dewy” appearance.

Silform™ EOF is an ethylene oxide-free W/O-Emulsifier with optimized hydrophilic/lipophilic balance which can emulsify water into polar and non-polar oils to form stable emulsions. Silform™ EOF is an excellent candidate to deliver formulation latitude in sunscreens, antiperspirants/deodorants, color cosmetics and skin care. Due to the high active content of Silform™ EOF and low usage level it offers cost-effectiveness.

Tospearl™ AQ microspheres are silicone spheres coated with cationic polymer. Tospearl AQ microspheres can easily be incorporated into oil-in-water emulsions to help provide a smooth and silky sensory experience.