Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefits
- Mild, fast spreading emollient
- Provides good slip and cushion
- Supports “silicone-free” claim
- Supports “oil-free” claim
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Application Format
- AP/Deo Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Use Level
- min. 1%
- Applications
- Skincare
- Sun Care
- Color Cosmetics
- Haircare
- Antiperspirants
- Formulation Guidelines
- Use level > 1%
- Can be used as the sole oil phase of an emulsion, or together with other emollients
- Can be used as a binder in pressed powder formulations
- Can be used in anhydrous formulations
Properties
- Typical Properties
- Composition
- Solubility of SiClone® SR-5
Material 10:1* 1:1 1:10** Ethanol Yes No No Water No No No Butylene Glycol No No No Mineral Oil Yes Yes Yes Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Cyclohexasiloxane Yes Yes Yes Isopropyl Myristate Yes Yes Yes Polydimethylsiloxane Yes Yes Yes Permethyl® 99A Yes Yes Yes Permethyl® 101A Yes Yes Yes Dimethicone Yes Yes Yes *10-Ethanol: 1-SiClone® SR-5
**1-Ethanol: 10-SiClone® SR-5
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Boiling Point | 184 | °C | — |
| Flash Point | 65.2 | °C | Closed Cup |
| Freezing Point | -67.5 | °C | — |
| Refractive Index | 1.433 | — | — |
| Specific Gravity | 0.777 | — | — |
| Surface Tension | 24.8 | mN/m | — |
| Viscosity | 3.6 | cP | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| C13-15 Alkane | 9.5 | % | — |
| Isododecane | 35 | % | — |
| Isohexadecane | 55.5 | % | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Spreadability of SiClone® SR-5
Measured on Whatman #2 filter paper:
- SiClone SR-5: 4000 mm2 /10 minutes
- Cyclomethicone: 3500 mm2 /10 minutes
- Volatility of SiClone® SR-5
Evaluated at 37 ºC
- Compatibility
- SiClone SR-5 contains highly branchedchain aliphatic hydrocarbons
- Due to their solvency characteristics, certain types of containers should be avoided
The following materials have proven to be compatible with SiClone SR-5:
- HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)
- Glass
- Steel
- Viton (a fluoroelastomer)
- Teflon
The following materials are NOT compatible with SiClone SR-5:
- Low Density Polyethylene
- Polypropylene
- Polystyrene