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Phenyl Trimethicone is a short chain silicone particularly suitable for hair conditioning where it provided sheen and softness and as an occlusive skin conditioning agent. It is non-oily, not greasy, and provides an emollient silky feel on skin. The sensory properties of PECOSIL® PTF also dictate its use in sunscreens, makeup products for color cosmetics and in stick deodorants.

INCI Name: Phenyl Trimethicone

Functions: Conditioner, Emollient, Occlusive

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

Benefit Claims: Hair Conditioning, Hair Softening, Non-Greasy Feel, Non-Oily Feel, Skin Conditioning, Softening

Synonyms: Belsil SPR 45VP, CF 4271, FT 8, Gelest SST 3P01, LP 103, Ph silsesquioxanes, Phenylsilsesquioxanes, PM 1270, SR 165, SR 20, SR 21, SR 23, TMS 217

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
70131-69-0
EC No.
615-071-9

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Colorless transparent liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color10APHA-
Refractive Index (25°C)1.455 - 1.465--
Specific Gravity0.9 - 1.0--
Viscosity (at 25°C)25cPs-

Technical Details & Test Data

Solubility information
Water i
Propylene Glycol i
Ethanol 200 Proof i
Mineral Oil i
Isododecane m
Isopropyl Myristate (PELEMOL IPM) m
Castor Oil i
Cyclomethicone (DC 345) m
Dimethicone (DC 200-100 CST) m
Isononyl Isononanoate (Pelemol IN-2) m
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate (Pelemol PTO) i

i = insoluble
m = miscible (all %'s)