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SILGREEN C

Socri - Greengredients SILGREEN C is a 100% plant-derived substitute to volatile silicone oils designed to confer the dry and “powdery” touch of Cyclopentasiloxane and Isohexadecane. It is based on a synergistic combination of vegetable alkanes and a copolymer obtained from Olive Oil.

INCI Name: C13-15 Alkane, Glyceryl Oleate, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate

Functions: Dispersant, Emollient

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, CMR Substances-free, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Halal, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-Irritant, Non-Toxic, Odor-free, Plant-Based, Silicon-free, Silicone Alternative, Sustainable, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, Halal, NaTrue, RSPO MassBalance Certified

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Benefits

SILGREEN® C confers a dry silicone-like texture to the product, it is ideal to improve the spreadability of white cosmetics and reduce the overall greasiness of the formula. Moreover, SILGREEN® C acts as an effective dispersant for coloring pigments in color cosmetics or physical and chemicals filters in sun care applications.

Applications & Uses

Baby Care Applications
Sun Care Applications
Use Level
3 - 30 %
Application
  • It may be used in a wide range of skin-friendly formulas. It is suitable both for children and very delicate skins.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid
Odor
Characteristic
Insoluble in
Water
Soluble in
Ethanol, Mineral and vegetal oils, Fatty acids, Fatty alcohols and their derivatives
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Bacteriamax. 100CFU/g-
Total Moldsmax. 100CFU/g-
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate15 - 25%-
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Alkane (C13-15)75 - 85%-
Dry Residue (at 105°C)99 - 100%-
Flash Point115 - 120°C-
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.76 - 0.79g/ml-
Heavy Metalsmax. 10ppm-
Properties
  • 100% based on vegetable and RSPO certified raw materials.
  • Ultra-Low viscosity and high volatility.
  • Compatible with UV filters and lipophilic ingredients.
  • Highly stable against oxidation.
  • Confers silky and “powdery” touch to skincare products. Suitable in haircare conditioners to confer brilliance to the hair.
  • Excellent spreadability and non-greasy feel.
  • Colorless and odorless.
  • Soluble in mineral and vegetable oils. Insoluble in water, glycerine and glycols.

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Test

Tolerance test made on reconstructed vaginal epithelium shows it is neither irritant nor toxic or CMR.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 Months
Storage

If kept indoors in original packaging and under normal storage conditions the product remains intact for 36 months.