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BELSIL® DM 12500

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BELSIL® DM 12500 is a linear, non-reactive, unmodified polydimethylsiloxane. It is a dimethicone with a viscosity of 12500 mm²/s. It is characterized by low surface tension and a high spreading coefficient. Due to their flexible polymer backbone, dimethicones have high permeability to gasses such as water vapor and oxygen, allowing the skin to respire.

INCI Name: Dimethicone

Functions: Film Former

Benefit Claims: Emolliency, Excellent Flexibility, Film Forming, Improves Hydrophobic Properties, Long Lasting, Non-Sticky, Non-Tacky, Pleasant Feel, Shine Enhancing, Silky Feel, Skin Protection, Smooth Feel, Soft Feel, Spreadability, Viscosity Boosting, White Residue Reduction

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

Certifications & Compliance: Cruelty-Free

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
63148-62-9, 9006-65-9, 9016-00-6
Chemical Structure

BELSIL® DM 12500 - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Color Cosmetic Applications
Sun Care Applications
Applications
  • Skin Care
  • Make-up
  • Hair Care
Application Details
  • High-viscous BELSIL® DM 12500 is used in a highly varied range of cosmetic applications. Dimethicones provide a hydrophobic, protective, but breathable barrier for the skin, imparting softness and emolliency. In hair-care products, highviscous dimethicones are among the most commonly used conditioning additives.
  • They improve both wet and dry combability, impart a soft feel to the hair and enhance shine.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 25°C)approx. 0.97 g/cm³DIN 51757
Flash Point359°CISO 2592
Ignition Temperature450°CDIN 51794
Kinematic Viscosity (at 25°C)approx. 12500 mm²/sDIN 53019
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.4037
Surface Tension (at 25°C)0.022N/m

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • North America
  • Oceania

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

Maximum temperature allowed during storage and transportation: 50 °C.