MIRASIL™ CETYL DM
- CAS Number
- 191044-49-2
- INCI Name
- Cetyl Dimethicone
- Chemical Name
- Siloxanes and Silicones cetyl Me di-Me
MIRASIL™ CETYL DM is an alkyl-modified polysiloxane. It can be used as an emollient for skin care formulations, as a thickener and stabilizer for cosmetic emulsions, and as a shine booster for color cosmetics. Benefits Uniform spreading of liquid and paste cosmetics Smooth glide of stick form cosmetics Nourishing skin feel Improved spreading of organic emollients Water resistance/repellency Enhanced shine and color of pigment-based formulations Features Lipid-like organic ingredient/polydimethylsiloxane combination Hybrid tactile property Uniform spreadability Smooth glide Broad compatibility with silicone and non-silicone emollients Aids pigment dispersibility Applications Skin care including facial and body lotions, anti-aging moisturizers Cosmetics including foundations, eye shadows, eyeliners and lipsticks Sunscreens
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Baby Care
- Color Cosmetics
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
Product Families
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Film Formers
- Rheology Modifiers
- Sensory Modifiers
- Stabilizers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- MIRASIL
- Synonyms
Cetyl dimethicone, Hexadecylmethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane
- Functions
Emollient, Occlusive, Slip Agent, Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
- Benefit Claims
Anti-Aging, Compatibility, Easy Dispersability, Emolliency, Nourishing, Pigment Wetting, Shine & Radiance, Shine Enhancing, Silky Feel, Spreadability, Water Repellency; Anti-Aging; Compatibility; Easy Dispersability; Emolliency; Nourishing; Pigment Wetting; Shine & Radiance; Shine Enhancing; Silky Feel; Spreadability; Water Repellency
- Labeling Claims
- Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Clean at Sephora
- Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Synthetic
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
- Shelf LIfe
- 18 months
- Key Benefits
Offers nourishing skin feel; Improves spreading of organic emollients; Imparts water resistant property; Enhances shine and color of pigment based formulations; Aids pigment dispersibility
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Packaging Type
- Drums
- Application Format
- Creams
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Ointments
- Powder
- Serum
- Spray
- Stick
- Country Availability
- Canada
- USA
- Sun Care Applications
- Baby Sunscreen
- Sunscreen Lotion
- Sunscreen Moisturizer
- Baby Care Applications
- Baby Sunscreen
- Skin Care Applications
- Anti-Aging Products
- Body Cream
- Body Firming Lotion
- Body Lotion
- Facial Moisturizer
- Moisturizers
- Cosmetics
- BB Creams
- Blush
- Concealer
- Eye Liner
- Eye Shadow
- Face Powder
- Foundation
- Lipstick
Technical data
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6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| D4 content | max. 0.1 | % | — |
| Dry content (at 125°C in 1g for 1h) | min. 84 | % | — |
| Flash Point | approx. min. 93 | °C | Closed Cup |
| Refractive Index (at 25°C) | 1.430 to 1.438 | — | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 25°C) | approx. 0.902 | kg/m3 | — |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | approx. 230 | mPa.s | — |
