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BELSIL® DM 500

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BELSIL® DM 500 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, enabling the skin to breathe.

INCI Name: Dimethicone

Functions: Film Former

Benefit Claims: Conditioning, Emolliency, Film Forming, Improves Hydrophobic Properties, 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 500 - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Sun Care Applications
Applications
  • Skin Care
  • Sun Care
  • Make-up
Application Details

BELSIL® DM 500 is used in a broad range of personal care formulations as an emollient. It allows formulators to adjust spreadability and conditioning effects. Whitening and stickiness of cosmetic products can be reduced and skin feel can be optimized.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aggregate StateLiquid
Density (at 25°C)approx. 0.97 g/cm³DIN 51757
Dynamic Viscosity (at 25°C)500mPa·sDIN 53019
Flash Point341°CISO 2592
Ignition Temperature450°CDIN 51794
Kinematic Viscosity (at 25°C)approx. 500 mm²/sDIN 53019
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.4035
Surface Tension (at 25°C)0.021N/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.