Silsurf® A108

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name

Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethoxylated

INCI Name

PEG-8 Dimethicone

Ingredient Origin

Synthetic

Cleaning Ingredients Functions

Emulsifier,

Hydrophillic Agent,

Wetting Agent

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Detangler,

Emulsifier,

Emulsifier (O/W),

Emulsifier (Si/W),

Softener,

Wetting Agent

CAS No.

68937-54-2

EC No.

614-822-8

Technologies

Cleaning Ingredients,

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids

Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers,

Wetting & Dispersion Aids

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,

Sensory Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Detangling,

Good Wetting Properties,

Shine & Radiance,

Soft Feel

Labeling Claims

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

HII Features

Wetting

Key Attributes

• Silsurf®A108 is used to prepare stable oil-in-water and silicone-in-water emulsions and to enhance wetting in various personal care and industrial formulations.
• It also provides softness and shine to hair and detangling for wet hair.
• It also provides hydrophilicity and improved heat stability.

Applications & Uses

Markets

HI&I Care,

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Hair Care

HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care

Other Institutional & Industrial Care

Application Format

Spray

Hair Care Applications

Detanglers

Use Level

1-5%wt

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Dispersible in

Water

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

Silsurf®A208 is supplied in 20kg pails and 200kg drums.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

3 years

Storage and Handling

When stored in the original, unopened containers between 10 and 40°C, Silsurf®A108 has a shelf life of 36 months from date of manufacture.