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BELSIL® DM 5 is a linear, non-reactive, unmodified polydimethylsiloxane. 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 breathe.

INCI Name: Dimethicone

Functions: Film Former

Benefit Claims: Conditioning, Emolliency, Film Forming, Improves Hydrophobic Properties, Low Viscosity, Non-Tacky, Pleasant Feel, Prevents Agglomeration, Reduces Stickiness, Skin Protection, Smooth Feel, Soft Feel, Spreadability, 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

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Identification & Functionality

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

BELSIL® DM 5 - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Color Cosmetic Applications
Sun Care Applications
Applications
  • Skin Care
  • Make-up Foundation
  • Sun Care
  • Eye Make-up
  • Make-up
  • Lip Make-up
Application Details

BELSIL® DM 5 is widely used in a highly varied range of personal-care formulations. Formulations with BELSIL® DM 5 have better spreading properties and can be easily distributed on the skin. In these formulations, it imparts a hydrophobic, protective but breathable barrier to the skin, simultaneously minimizing stickiness. It reduces whitening and imparts a soft emolliency to the skin.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aggregate StateLiquid
Density (at 25°C)approx. 0.92 g/cm³DIN 51757
Dynamic Viscosity (at 25°C)5mPa·sDIN 53019
Flash Point130°CEN 22719
Ignition Temperature350°CEN 14522
Kinematic Viscosity (at 25°C)approx. 5 mm²/sDIN 53019
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.396
Surface Tension (at 25°C)0.019N/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: 40 °C.