Silmer® Q20 is a series of MQ resins which consist of tetrafunctional Q group ( silicon surrounded by four oxygen groups) endcapped with mono functional M group ( silicon with one oxygen group). These resins can vary in molecular weight and crosslinking density so that they can vary from liquid pourable resins at low molecular weight to film formers which are provided in solvent at higher molecular weights and crosslink densities.

INCI Name: Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Functions: Softener, Water Repellent, Waterproofing Agent

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Color Extension, Color Intensity, Compatibility, Conditioning, Excellent Adhesive Properties, Excellent Softness, Film Forming, Gloss, No Build Up, Pigment Wetting, Powdery Feel, Soft Feel, Stabilizing, Strengthening, Waterproof

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

AP/Deo Applications
Skin Care Applications
Uses & Applications

Lipsticks

Silmer Q20 is recommended at 1-3% levels. For lip-gloss 1-10% can be used. These products provide high gloss, color enhancement, softness and nontransfer properties. They exhibit outstanding adhesion and water-resistance to provide an enduringly smooth, non-tacky product.

Foundations

Silmer Q20 is recommended at 1-5% levels. It provides much better stability to the formulation and provides a softer, more powdery feel.

Mascara and Eye Stay

All Silmer Q products provide good color enhancement, water proofing, pigment dispersion and film formation. Recommended use levels are 1-5%.

Sunscreen

The Silmer Q products also provides waterproofing and stability to sunscreen formulations.

Shampoo and Hair Conditioner

Silmer Q20 is recommended. Use level is 0.3-1%. They provide excellent conditioning, wet and dry comb and do not build up on the hair over time.

Applications:

  • Face Cream
  • Lip Stick
  • Body Moisturizing Stick
  • AP Stick
  • Foundation
  • Lip Gloss
  • Mascara Eye Stay
  • Eye Shadow

The pure liquid MQ resins (Silmer Q25 and Q20) when used in stick products (lipsticks, AP, etc) increase softness but keep strength (rigidity) and decreased sweating at elevated temperatures. This provides formulators with a powerful tool for creating both soft and rigid lipsticks and AP sticks. They have outstanding compatibility with personal care ingredients such as emulsifiers, waxes, natural oils/butters, sunscreens, silicones and organic emollients, pigments, pearlescents, powders and plant extract additives. Therefore they can be used in almost every application and any types of personal care products, from color cosmetics to skin care and hair care products. Silmer Q25 or Q20 enables the formulator to partially or totally replace color dispersion solvents within water-oil or water-silicone emulsions and anhydrous color cosmetics while giving better color intensity and stability.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Refractive Index1.404
Viscosity1000cPs

Regulatory & Compliance

Safety & Health

Safety and Handling

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

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

Silmer Q Resins are available in 20kg and 200kg containers.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 months
Storage and Handling

When stored in the original, unopened containers between 10 and 40ºC, Silmer Q20 have a shelf life of at least 12 months from date of manufacture.