Silmer G-11 - Siltech - Polysilicone-11 - 63394-02-5

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Carrier: Cyclopentasiloxane
Chemical Family: Silicon-based Compounds
INCI Name: Polysilicone-11
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Dispersant,
Smoothing Agent,
Softener,
Waterproofing Agent
CAS No.: 63394-02-5
EC No.: 613-211-3
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,
Film Formers,
Sensory Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Dry Feel,
High Viscosity,
Non-Greasy Feel,
Pearlescent Effect,
Powdery Feel,
Silky Feel,
Smooth Feel,
Smoothing,
Soft Feel,
Waterproof
Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics,
Skin Care,
Sun Care
Application Format: Creams,
Gel,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Powder,
Stick
Color Cosmetic Applications: Concealer,
Eye Shadow,
Foundation,
Lip Gloss,
Lipstick
Skin Care Applications: Body Lotion,
Face Cream,
Facial Gel
Recommended Uses: Silmer®G-11 is used in formulating many types of personal care products to provide a dry, soft, powdery skin feel. It is used in the following formulations:

Lipsticks: Silmer®G-11 provides a smooth, powdery, silky feel and increases pearlescent effects for lipsticks. To avoid pinholes in the lipstick, the usage level of Silmer®G-11 should be less than 3% and the formulator should use a high concentration of pigments/pearlizing materials.

Lip Gloss: The benefits of Silmer®G-11 includes a uniform color and powder dispersion, dry powdery smooth silky feel on lips, and enhances pearlizing effects. Usage ranges from 5-10%.

Foundation and Concealer: The benefits of Silmer®G-11 includes a uniform color and powder dispersion, dry powdery smooth silky feel and also improves the water proofing. Usage level is 3- 5%.

Eye shadow: Silmer®G-11 provides a uniform color and powder dispersion, dry powdery smooth silky feel on skin, and waterproofing. Usage level is 10-20%.

Face Creams and Gels and Body Lotions: Silmer®G-11 provides a smooth, powdery silky feel on skin. Usage ranges from 3- 5%.

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Color	1	Gardner	—
Viscosity (at 25°C)	300,000-500,000	cPs	—

Safety & Health

Safety Information: Before handling, read the Material Safety Data Sheet and container label for safe
use, physical and health hazard information

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information: Silmer®G-11 is available in 20kg and 200kg containers.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 36 months
Storage and Shelf Life: When stored in the original, unopened containers between 10 and 400C, Silmer®G11 has a shelf life of 36 months from date of manufacture.