BELSIL® PDM 20

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BELSIL® PDM 20 is a phenyl-modified polydimethylsiloxane known for its elevated refractive index compared to dimethicone fluids (1.38-1.40). It provides distinct advantages over dimethicones in terms of skin feel, shine, and compatibility with other cosmetic raw materials. This versatile ingredient finds application in various cosmetic formulations, particularly in hair care compositions and color cosmetics, where it contributes to enhancing shine.

INCI Name: Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone

Functions: Emollient

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

Certifications & Compliance: Cruelty-Free

Benefit Claims: Compatibility, Emolliency, Frizz Control, Gloss Retention, Good Dry Combing, Good Wet Combing, Hair Protection, Luminosity, Non-Tacky, Outstanding Skin feel, Pleasant Feel, Prevents Agglomeration, Reduces Stickiness, Shine Enhancing, Silky Feel, Smooth Feel, Soft Feel, Spreadability, Water Repellency, White Residue Reduction

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
73138-88-2
Chemical Structure

BELSIL® PDM 20 - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Color Cosmetic Applications
Sun Care Applications
Applications
  • Skin Care
  • Eye Make-up
  • Make-up
  • Hair Styling
  • Shampoos
  • Conditioners
  • Make-up Foundation
  • Lip Make-up
Application Details
  • BELSIL® PDM 20 is used in all kinds of cosmetics formulations, but mostly in Hair Care compositions and Color Cosmetic due to their shine-enhancing benefits.
  • BELSIL® PDM 20 reduces the stickiness of formulations containing acrylic acid polymers. It is an excellent emollient in skincare products, imparts a very pleasant feel to the skin, and provides waterrepellency.
  • In antiperspirant formulations, phenyl-modified silicones are employed as a refractive-index match to promote the formation of clear products.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 25°C, 1013 hPa)approx. 1 g/cm³DIN 51757
Flash Pointapprox. 170 °CISO 2719
Ignition Temperature450°CDIN 51794
Kinematic Viscosity (at 25°C)approx. 20 mm²/sDIN 51562
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.437

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

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