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MIRASIL™ DM 50

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MIRASIL™ DM 50 is a low-viscosity, low-molecular weight linear polydimethylsiloxane fluid. It provides a wide range of benefits in personal care applications. Benefits Good wet/dry combing Softness Shine Detackification Features Easy to mix with emollients and emulsifiers Spreadable Anti-whitening Pigment dispersion Applications Skin care - Imparts a soft feel or protecting effect in creams and lotions Deodorants and antiperspirants - Provides detackification Sun care - Adds protection and waterproof effect

INCI Name: Dimethicone

Functions: Anti-Foaming Agent, Anti-Tack Agent, Dispersant, Protective Agent, Softener, Water Repellent, Waterproofing Agent, Wetting Agent

Ingredient Origin: Synthetic

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

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
INCI Name
Ingredient Origin
CAS No.
63148-62-9, 9006-65-9, 9016-00-6

Features & Benefits

Key Benefits
  • Wet/Dry combing
  • Softness
  • Shine
  • Spreadability
  • Detackification
  • Anti-whitening
  • Pigment dispersant

Applications & Uses

AP/Deo Applications
Bath & Shower Applications
Treatment Product Applications
Recommended Use Levels
  • Skin care: creams and lotions - recommended use levels 0.5–2% for a soft feel 5–10% for a protecting effect.
  • Deodorants and antiperspirants: recommended use levels 0.5–2% for detackification.
  • Make up removers, shaving lotions and shaving foams: recommended use levels 0.5 – 2%.
  • Sun products: protection and waterproof effect - recommended use levels 1-10%.
Instruction of Use

MIRASIL™ DM 50 is generally used in combination with other ingredients to form beauty care products, either anhydrous formulations or emulsions. In emulsions, it is easy to mix with emollients and emulsifiers, oil phase, and heat stable during oil in water emulsification process.

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
None to Slight
Appearance
Clear colorless liquid with no extraneous matter
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 30Hazen-
Heavy Metals (Pb)max. 5ppm-
Identity (I.R. Spectrum)Conform--
Acidity (in NaOH - 0.01N, For neutralization of 2g product)max. 0.15ml-
Turbiditymax. 4NTU-
Mineral Oils Content0.1mg/kg-
Phenyl Compoundsmax. 0.2DO-
Volatile Matters (in 1g for 2h at 150°C)max. 0.3%-
Flash Point280°CClosed Cup
Freezing Pointapprox. -55°C-
Refractive Index (at 25°C)approx. 1.401--
Solubility in Ethanol 96° (at 25°C, 10 g in 10 ml)Non miscible--
Solubility in Water (at 25°C, 1g in 10 ml)Non miscible--
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)approx. 959kg/m3-
Surface Tension (at 25°C)approx. 20.7mN/m-
Viscosity (at 25°C)45 - 55mm2/s-

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • North America
  • USA
Packaging Information

MIRASIL™ DM 50 is available in

  • Pallet of 1000 KG (2205 LB)
  • Drum of 200 KG (441 LB)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 months
Storage & Shelf Life

When stored in its original packaging:

MIRASIL™ DM 50 may be stored at temperatures between -20°C / -4°F and 50°C / 122°F for up to 36 months from its date of manufacturing.