Dimethicone features lubricity, film-forming property, moisturizing performance, antistatic property and high safety for cosmetic applications. It forms a breathable, smooth film on skin surface to lock-in moisture and prevent dryness, delivering soft and silky skin feel. Besides, it improves spreadability of cosmetic formulations for easier application, and enhances gloss and silky sensory experience. Cyclic siloxane content complies with European regulatory requirements.
| Trade No. | INCI Name | Viscosity (25°C, cSt) | Refractive Index (25°C) | Flash Point (°C) | Features & Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W201 | Dimethicone | 5 | 1.396 | ≥90 | Excellent spreading property. Non-sticky when used in skin care cream and lotion. Eliminate the white stripes and form foam in W/O lotion, make the skin smooth. |
| 10 | 1.399 | ≥160 | |||
| 20 | 1.400 | ≥180 | |||
| 50 | 1.402 | ≥280 | |||
| 100 | 1.403 | ≥310 | Stronger performance than low-viscosity dimethicone. | ||
| 350 | 1.403 | ≥315 | |||
| 500 | 1.403 | ≥315 | |||
| 1000 | 1.403 | ≥315 | |||
| 12500 | 1.403 | ≥315 |