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MIRASIL™ DM 20 A2

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MIRASIL™ DM 20 A2 is a low-viscosity, low molecular weight linear polydimethylsiloxane fluid. It provides a wide range of benefits for personal care applications. Benefits Smooth, light, soft and dry feel Enhanced spreadability and rub-out Improved slip Lubricity Frizz control Features Non-tacky Non-flammable Applications Skin care facial creams, body lotions and make-up removers Antiperspirants and deodorants Color cosmetic foundations, lipsticks and eye shadows Sun care creams and lotions Hair care leave-in conditioners and styling products

INCI Name: Dimethicone

Functions: Anti-Foaming Agent, Occlusive, Protective Agent, Softener

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Non-Flammable, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Synonyms: Dimethicone

Technical Data Sheet
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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
INCI Name
CAS No.
9006-65-9
EC No.
618-433-4

Features & Benefits

Key Benefits
  • Offers smooth, light, soft and dry feel.
  • Enhances spreadability and rub-out.
  • Improve slip.
  • Imparts lubricity.
  • Provides frizz control.

Applications & Uses

AP/Deo Applications
Bath & Shower Applications
Treatment Product Applications
Recommended Use Levels
  • Skin Care: facial cream, body lotions, make-up removers. Recommended use levels: 5-10%.
  • Antiperspirants and Deodorants. Recommended use levels: 0.5-2%.
  • Color Cosmetics: foundations, lipsticks, eye shadows. . Recommended use levels: 1-10%.
  • Sun Care: creams and lotions. Recommended use levels: 1-10%.
  • Hair Care: leave-in conditioners and styling products. . Recommended use levels: 0.5-2%.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Colorless limpid liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
D4 Contentmax. 0.1%-
Heavy Metals (Pb)max. 5ppm-
D5 Contentmax. 0.1%-
Phenyl Compoundsmax. 0.2DO-
Acid Valuemax. 1µg/g-
Colormax. 0.1Hazen-
D6 Contentmax. 0.1%-
Fluorescence for Mineral Oilsmax. 0.1mg/kg-
Refractive Indexapprox. 1.400--
Specific Gravityapprox. 0.950g/cm3-
Viscosity (at 25°C)approx. 20mm2/s-
Solubility of MIRASIL™ DM 20 A2 with Various Cosmetic Ingredients
Type of Material 1/10* 1/1 10/1
Water I I I
Hydrocarbons 1/10* 1/1 10/1
Mineral oil I I I
Isododecane S S S
Alcohols & Glycols 1/10* 1/1 10/1
Ethanol I I I
Glycerol I I I
Propylene glycol I I I
Octyl dodecanol I I I
Dipropylene glycol I I I
Oils 1/10* 1/1 10/1
Jojoba oil I I I
Almond oil I I I
Castor oil I I I
Wheat germ oil I I I
Esters 1/10* 1/1 10/1
Isopropyl myristate S S S
Isopropyl palmitate S S S
C12-C15 Alkyl benzoate I I I
Caprylic triglycerides I I I
Silicones 1/10* 1/1 10/1
CM5 (Cyclopentasiloxane) S S S
C-DML (Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol) S S S
PTM (Phenyl Trimethicone) S S S
C-DMP (Cyclopentasiloxane(and) PEG/PPG 18/18 Dimethicone) S S S

* = 10% of MIRASIL DM 20 A2 and 90% of tested material

S = Soluble
I = Completely or partially insoluble

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

MIRASIL™ DM 20 A2 is available in

  • Drum of 190 KG (418.95 LB)
  • Tote bin of 950 KG (2094.75 LB)
  • Piece of 0.5 KG (1.1 LB)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 months
Storage & Shelf Life

When stored in its original packaging:

MIRASIL™ DM 20 A2 may be stored at temperatures between -20°C / -4°F and 50°C / 122°F for up to 24 months from its date of manufacturing.