- Primary category
- Personal Care & Cosmetics Ingredients
- Product Family
- Emollients & Sensory Modifiers
Product overview
Dimethicone is a neat polydimethylsiloxane fluid supplied in multiple viscosity grades for personal care, healthcare and industrial use. It is distinct from Silicone Emulsion, which is a formulated water-based dispersion containing silicone, emulsifiers and water.
Function & Usage
- Condition Hair & Reduce Static
Supports conditioning, softness, combability or antistatic performance in suitable hair-care systems. Typical uses: Skin-care emolliency and barrier feel, Hair conditioning, shine and combability, Antifoam, release and lubrication systems.
- Soothe, Moisturize & Improve Skin Feel
Supports soothing, moisturization, repair or sensorial improvement according to the selected cosmetic ingredient. Typical uses: Skin-care emolliency and barrier feel, Hair conditioning, shine and combability, Antifoam, release and lubrication systems.
Product information
- Applications:
- Skin-care emolliency and barrier feel, Hair conditioning, shine and combability, Antifoam, release and lubrication systems, Topical and healthcare formulations using the appropriate documented grade
- Hazard / Transport:
- Typical neat dimethicone grades are not commonly regulated as dangerous goods. Spills are extremely slippery, and heated mist or decomposition products require ventilation; confirm the exact viscosity-grade SDS.
- Storage:
- Keep the original container tightly closed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Protect from heat, direct sunlight, moisture, contamination and freezing where the supplied grade is an emulsion or gel.