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MIRASIL™ DM 500

INCI Name
Dimethicone
Chemical Family
SilanesSilicones

MIRASIL™ DM 500 is a low-viscosity, low-molecular weight linear polydimethylsiloxane fluid. It can be used in combination with other ingredients to provide a wide range of benefits in anhydrous beauty care formulations and emulsions. Benefits Protecting effect Wet and dry combing Softness Shine Detackification Anti-whitening Protection Waterproof effect Features Mixes easily with emollients and emulsifiers Heat stable during oil in water emulsification process Applications Skin care Deodorants and antiperspirants Makeup removers, shaving lotions and shaving foams Sun care

Properties

Physical Form
  • Fluid
  • Liquid

Product families

Personal Care — Beauty & Care
  • AP/Deo
  • Baby Care
  • Bath & Shower
  • Color Cosmetics
  • Hair Care
  • Nail Care
  • Skin Care
  • Sun Care

Other characteristics

Brand
MIRASIL
Functions

Anti-Foaming Agent, Anti-Tack Agent, Protective Agent, Softener, Water Repellent, Waterproofing Agent, Wetting Agent

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Ingredient Origin
Synthetic
Odor
None to slight
Markets
Personal Care
Appearance
Limpid with no extraneous matter
Shelf LIfe
36 months
Soluble In

Ethyl Acetate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myrisate, Cyclomethicones, Lauryl alcohol, Ethyl ether, Butyl Acetate, Isopropyl ether

Insoluble In

Water, Mineral oil, Vegetable oils, Propylene glycol, Isopropanol, Fatty acids, Glycerine, Ethanol (95%), Stearyl alcohol, Ethylene Glycol, Glycerol, Glycerol Monostearate, Petrolatum

Key Benefits
  • Wet/Dry combing
  • Softness
  • Shine
  • Detackification
  • Anti-whitening
Technology
Cosmetic Ingredients
Benefit Claims
  • Excellent Softness
  • Good Dry Combing
  • Good Wet Combing
  • Low Viscosity
  • Non-Tacky
  • Shine & Radiance
  • Skin Protection
  • Soft Feel
Packaging Type
Drums
Application Format
  • Bar
  • Creams
  • Gel
  • Leave On
  • Lotions
  • Ointments
  • Powder
  • Rinse Off
Use instructions

MIRASIL DM 500 is generally used in combination with other ingredients to form beauty care products, either anhydrous formulations or emulsions. In emulsions, it is easy to mix with emollients and emulsifiers, oil phase, and heat stable during oil in water emulsification process.

Applications
  • Antiperspirants
  • Deodorants
Country Availability
  • Canada
  • USA

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Colormax. 30Hazen—
Heavy Metals (Pb)max. 5ppm—
Freezing Point-50°C—
Identity (I.R. Spectrum)Conform——
Acidity (in NaOH - 0.01N, For neutralization of 2g product)max. 0.15ml—
Turbiditymax. 4NTU—
Mineral Oils Content0.1mg/kg—
Volatile Matters (in 1g for 2h at 150°C)max. 0.3%—
Flash Point300°CClosed Cup
Phenyl compoundsmax. 0.2DO—
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.403mN/m—
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)970kg/m3—

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