TC™ 206

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Silicones

INCI Name

PEG-12 Dimethicone

Ingredient Origin

Synthetic

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Conditioner,

Foam Stabilizer,

Moisturizing Agent,

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic)

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Stabilizers

Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers

Nonionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Conditioning,

Emolliency,

Imparts Lubricity,

Silky Feel

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

AP/Deo,

Bath & Shower,

Color Cosmetics,

Hair Care,

Skin Care

Personal Care — Personal Hygiene

Hand Hygiene

Application Format

Bar,

Creams,

Gel,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Powder,

Rinse Off,

Roll On,

Serum,

Spray

AP/Deo Applications

Antiperspirants

Bath & Shower Applications

Body Wash,

Bubble Bath,

Foot Cleansers

Color Cosmetic Applications

BB Creams,

CC Cream,

Foundation

Hair Care Applications

Anti-Hair Loss Products,

Detanglers,

Hair Styling Products,

Shampoos & Rinses,

Shaving Products

Other Beauty & Care Applications

Foot Cleansers

Personal Hygiene Applications

Hand Soap

Skin Care Applications

After Shaves,

Anti-Aging Products,

Body Cream,

Body Lotion,

Facial Cleanser,

Facial Moisturizer

Use Level

0.5-3.0%.

Properties

Odor

Characteristic

Appearance

Yellowish clear viscous oily liquid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Cloud Point (1% solution)	50-80	°C	—
Density	1.0-1.2	g/cc	—
Flash Point (PMCC)	＞101	°C	—
Refractive Index (nD25)	1.4-1.5	—	—
Viscosity (25°C)	200-800	—	—
Volatile Content (105°C/3h)	2	—	—