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MIRASIL™ PEG 12 DM

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MIRASIL™ PEG 12 DM is a water-soluble, polyether-modified polysiloxane. It can be used as an emollient, foam booster, emulsifier, plasticizing agent and wetting agent in personal care formulations. Benefits Improves foam Enhances silky skin feel Improves wet and dry combing Provides lubricity to hair and skin Features Light conditioning effect Surface tension reduction Good wetting properties Applications Skin care - Bath and shower products, facial and body care products, make-up removers Hair care - Treatments, styling products, shampoos, rinse-off conditioners Color cosmetics - foundations, BB creams Shaving foams and gels

INCI Name: PEG-12 Dimethicone

Ingredient Origin: Synthetic

Functions: Adhesion Promoter, Cleansing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifier, Foam Booster, Foaming Agent, Plasticizer, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Wetting Agent

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

Benefit Claims: Conditioning, Emolliency, Foam Enhancement, Foaming, Good Dry Combing, Good Wet Combing, Good Wetting Properties, Imparts Lubricity, Light Feel, Plasticizing, Silky Feel

Synonyms: Polysiloxanes, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethoxylated

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Silanes,

Silicones

Chemical Name

Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethoxylated

INCI Name

PEG-12 Dimethicone

Ingredient Origin

Synthetic

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Adhesion Promoter,

Cleansing Agent,

Emollient,

Emulsifier,

Foam Booster,

Foaming Agent,

Plasticizer,

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic),

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier,

Wetting Agent

CAS No.
68937-54-2
EC No.
614-822-8
Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,

Film Formers,

Rheology Modifiers

Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers

Nonionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Conditioning,

Emolliency,

Foam Enhancement,

Foaming,

Good Dry Combing,

Good Wet Combing,

Good Wetting Properties,

Imparts Lubricity,

Light Feel,

Plasticizing,

Silky Feel

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Key Benefits
  • Improves foam of bath products.
  • Enhances silky skin feel.
  • Light conditioning effect improving wet&dry combing.
  • Emulsifier for fragrances and essential oils or pigments.
  • Second surfactant for sensitive product.
  • Provides surface tension reduction.
  • Provides lubricity to hair and skin.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

AP/Deo,

Bath & Shower,

Color Cosmetics,

Hair Care,

Skin Care,

Sun Care

Application Format

Creams,

Gel,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Powder,

Rinse Off,

Roll On,

Serum,

Spray

AP/Deo Applications

Antiperspirants,

Deodorants

Bath & Shower Applications

Body Wash,

Bubble Bath,

Foot Cleansers,

Shower Gels

Color Cosmetic Applications

BB Creams,

CC Cream,

Concealer,

Foundation

Hair Care Applications

Anti-Hair Loss Products,

Detanglers,

Hair Conditioner,

Hair Styling Products,

Hair Treatment & Repair,

Shampoos & Rinses,

Shaving Foam,

Shaving Gel

Other Beauty & Care Applications

Foot Cleansers

Skin Care Applications

After Shaves,

Anti-Aging Products,

Facial Moisturizer,

Make Up Remover,

Shaving Foam,

Shaving Gel

Applications

Suitable for a wide range of applications in personal care products including :

  • Bath and shower products.
  • Hair treatments and hair styling products.
  • Shampoos and rinse-off conditioners.
  • Skin care products – facial and body care products, make-up removers.
  • Color cosmetics – foundations, BB creams.
  • Shaving foams and gels

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance
Clear liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Pointmin. 100°CClosed Cup
D4 contentmax. 0.1%-
Cloud Point (4% in distilled water)approx. 90°C-
Dry contentmin. 97%-
HLB (calculated)approx. 14--
Refractive Index (at 25°C)approx. 1.457--
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)approx. 1.08g/cm3-
Viscosity (at 25°C)200 - 800mPa.s-
Solubility of MIRASIL™ PEG 12 DM with Various Cosmetic Ingredients
Type of Material 1/10* 1/1
Water S S
Hydrocarbons 1/10* 1/1
Mineral oil I I
Isododecane I I
Alcohols & Glycols 1/10* 1/1
Ethanol S S
Glycerol I I
Propylene glycol S S
Isopropyl Alcohol S S
Oils 1/10* 1/1
Jojoba oil I I
Almond oil I I
Castor oil I I
Lanolin oil I I
Waxes 1/10* 1/1
Carnauba wax I I
Beeswax S I
Paraffin wax I I
Fatty Alcohols/Acids 1/10* 1/1
Stearyl alcohol I I
Stearic acid S I
Esters 1/10* 1/1
Isopropyl myristate I I
Isopropyl palmitate I I
Caprylic triglycerides I I
Silicones 1/10* 1/1
MIRASIL CM5 (Cyclopentasiloxane) I I
MIRASIL DM 350 (Dimethicone high viscosity) I I
MIRASIL DMCO (PEG/PPG 22/24 Dimethicone) I I
MIRASIL ADMH 395 (Propoxytetramethylpiperidinyl dimethicone) I I
MIRASIL C-DMP (Cyclopentasiloxane(and)PEG/PPG 18/18 I I

* = 10% of MIRASIL PEG 12 DM and 90% of tested material
S = Soluble I = Completely or partially insoluble

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Packaging Type

Drums

Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • North America
  • USA
Packaging Information

MIRASIL PEG 12 DM is available in

  • Drum of 120 KG (264.6 LB)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
18 months
Storage & Shelf Life

When stored in its original packaging:

MIRASIL™ PEG 12 DM may be stored at temperatures between 2°C / 36°F and 40°C / 104°F for up to 18 months from its date of manufacturing.