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BELSIL® OW 2100 DE

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BELSIL® OW 2100 DE is a copolymer consisting of polydimethylsiloxane and organic glycol. This product exhibits excellent compatibility with a diverse range of cosmetic ingredients, including water and alcohol, and remains stable in water-based systems. With a calculated HLB of 12, BELSIL® OW 2100 DE can provide exceptional conditioning effects at low dosage levels in formulations.

INCI Name: PEG-12 Dimethicone

Functions: Co-Emulsifier, Conditioner, Plasticizer

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

Certifications & Compliance: Cruelty-Free

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chemical Structure

BELSIL® OW 2100 DE - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Bath & Shower Applications
Color Cosmetic Applications
Sun Care Applications
Applications
  • Conditioners
  • Eye Make-up
  • Hair Styling
  • Make-up Foundation
  • Shampoos
  • Skin Care
  • Sun Care
Application Details
  • BELSIL® OW 2100 DE can be widely used in personal care applications, such as Shampoos, Conditioner, Styling Gel and other leave-on products, Skin Care Lotions, Shaving Cream and Body Wash, etc.
  • In Shampoo formulation, BELSIL® OW 2100 DE can improve silky smooth feeling as a light conditioning agent.
  • In Body Wash formulation, BELSIL® OW 2100 DE helps to form dense and stable foam and improves the skin feel after washing.
  • In Hair Styling products, BELSIL® OW 2100 DE can be used as plasticizer to reduce the brittleness and exfoliate of organic polymer.
  • In Skin Care formulation, BELSIL® OW 2100 DE improves skin feeling and formulation stability as coemulsifier in O/W system.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear to hazy liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 25°C)1.07g/cm³DIN 51757
Dynamic Viscosity (at 25°C)approx. 350 mPa·s
Flash Pointmin. 110 °CISO 2719
Refractive Index (at 25°C, 1013 nm)approx. 1.45

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

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

Storage & Handling

Storage Information
  • During storage at lower temperatures BELSIL® OW 2100 DE can become hazy and solidify to a soft wax. This effect is reversed upon heating and is common to silicone glycol copolymers. The quality of the product or the product performance is not affected by repeated freeze thaw cycles.
  • Store in a dry and cool place.