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Silsurf® CR 1115

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Silsurf® CR 1115 is a high molecular weight water and alcohol soluble silicone polyether. It is used as a wetting agent, surface tension depressant and emulsifier in various personal care and industrial chemical formulations.

INCI Name: PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

CAS Number: 68937-55-3

Functions: Emulsifier, Emulsifier (O/W), Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Polyethers

Ingredient Origin: Synthetic

Synonyms: Polysiloxanes, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethoxylated propoxylated

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Ingredient Origin
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
68937-55-3
EC No.
614-823-3

Features & Benefits

Key Attributes

Silsurf CR 1115 is used to reduce surface tension and as an emulsifier and wetting agent in various personal care formulations. It is also suitable for various chemical formulations that required wetting, surface tension reduction and heat stability.

Personal Care Application:

  • Emulsification: Good O/W emulsifier
  • Shampoo: soft, silky feel, combing ease, no traditional oily build-up
  • Hair spray/styling: luster, reduces tack and stickiness, better hold
  • Skin creams: humectants, emollient, lubricity
  • Shaving creams: emolliency, wetting, foam stability
  • Cleanser: soft, silky feel, low irritation

Industrial Uses:

  • Textile: additive in fiber spin-finish, texturizing oil, knitting oil, warp sizing
  • Automotive & household products: shine, compatible with water based systems.
  • Pulp & Paper: improved defoaming performance for brown stock defoamers
  • Leather finishing: lubricant, softness

Applications & Uses

Bath & Shower Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Skin Care Applications
Use Level
0.5-2%wt

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear
Compatible with
Water based systems

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
Silsurf CR 1115 is supplied in 20kg pails and 200kg drums.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling
When stored in the original, unopened containers between 10 and 40°C, Silsurf CR 1115 has a shelf life of 36 months from date of manufacture.