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MIRASIL™ DM 5000

INCI Name
Dimethicone
Chemical Family
SilanesSilicones

MIRASIL™ DM 5000 is a high-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 Maximum conditioning effect Skin protection and softness Water resistance and repellency Good wet and dry combing Shine and radiance Features Heat stability during oil in water emulsification process Applications Hair care Skin care 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, Conditioner, Emollient, Protective Agent, Softener, Water Repellent, 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
Odorless, Almost odorless
Markets
Personal Care
Appearance

Clear colorless liquid, free from suspended matter

Shelf LIfe
36 months
Key Benefits
  • Wet/Dry combing
  • Softness
  • Shine
  • Water repellency
Technology
Cosmetic Ingredients
Benefit Claims
  • Excellent Softness
  • Good Dry Combing
  • Good Wet Combing
  • Hair Repair
  • Hair Softening
  • Repairing
  • Shine & Radiance
  • Silky Feel
Packaging Type
Drums
Application Format
  • Bar
  • Creams
  • Gel
  • Leave On
  • Lotions
  • Ointments
  • Powder
  • Rinse Off
Use instructions

MIRASIL™ DM 5000 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. Please consult your local ELKEM SILICONES sales office.

Applications
  • Antiperspirants
  • Deodorants
Country Availability
  • Canada
  • USA
Sun Care Applications
  • After Sun Products
  • Baby Sunscreen
  • Sunscreen Lotion

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Colormax. 30Hazen—
Heavy Metals (Pb)max. 5ppm—
Identity (I.R. Spectrum)Conform——
Turbiditymax. 4NTU—
Refractive Index (at 25°C)max. 1.410——
Flash Pointmin. 300°CClosed Cup
Acidity (in NaOH - 0.01N)max. 0.15ml—
Fluorescence Testmax. 0.1mg/kg—
Freezing Point-50 to -40°C—
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)approx. 978kg/m3—
Surface Tension (at 25°C)21.1 – 21.5mN/m—
Viscosity (at 25°C)approx. 4750-5250mm2/s—

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