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MIRASIL™ DM 10

CAS Number
9006-65-9
EC Number
618-433-4
INCI Name
Dimethicone
Chemical Name
Polydimethylsiloxane

MIRASIL™ DM 10 is a low-viscosity, low-molecular weight linear polydimethylsiloxane fluid. It provides a wide rane of benefits in personal care applications. Benefits Smooth, light, soft and dry feel Enhanced spreadability and rub-out Improved slip Lubricity Frizz control Features Compatibility High temperature resistance Non-tacky Volatile Waterproof Non-flammable Applications Skin care - Can add a soft feel or protecting effect to creams and lotions Deodorants and antiperspirants - Provides detackification Sun care - Offers protection and waterproof effect

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Identification

Chemical Family
Silicones

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care
  • AP/Deo
  • Hair Care
  • Skin Care
  • Sun Care

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
  • Conditioners & Emollients
  • Sensory Modifiers

Other characteristics

Brand
MIRASIL
Synonyms
Dimethicone
Functions
Emollient, Softener
Benefit Claims

Compatibility, Dry Feel, Enhanced Slip, Excellent Softness, Frizz Control, High Temperature Resistance, Imparts Lubricity, Low Viscosity, Non-Tacky, Skin Protection, Smooth Feel, Spreadability, Sun Protection, Volatile, Waterproof; Compatibility; Dry Feel; Enhanced Slip; Excellent Softness; Frizz Control; High Temperature Resistance; Imparts Lubricity; Low Viscosity; Non-Tacky; Skin Protection; Smooth Feel; Spreadability; Sun Protection; Volatile; Waterproof

Labeling Claims

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

Odor
Essentially odorless
Markets
Personal Care
Use Levels
0.5 - 10%
Skin care - Creams and lotions
Recommended use levels 0.5–2% for a soft feel and 5–10% for a protecting effect.
Deodorants and antiperspirants
Recommended use levels 0.5–2% for detackification.
Make up removers, shaving lotions and shaving foams: Recommended use levels 0.5 – 2%.
Sun products
Protection and waterproof effect - Recommended use levels 1-10%.
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Shelf LIfe
18 months
Key Benefits
  • Offers smooth, light, soft and dry feel.
  • Enhances spreadability and rub-out.
  • Improve slip.
  • Imparts lubricity.
  • Provides frizz control.
Technology
Cosmetic Ingredients
Packaging Type
  • Drums
  • Totes (IBC)
Application Format
  • Creams
  • Gel
  • Leave On
  • Lotions
  • Rinse Off
Applications
  • Antiperspirants
  • Deodorants
Sun Care Applications
After Sun Products
Hair Care
  • Shaving Foam
  • Shaving Lotions

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Aciditymax. 10μg KOH/g—
Flash Pointmin. 180°COpen Cup
Fluorescence for Mineral Oilsmax. 0.10mg/kg—
Heavy Metals Contentmax. 2μg/g—
OH Contentmax. 150μg/g—
Phenyl Compoundsmax. 0.25DO—
Specific Gravityapprox. 0.935g/cm3—
Viscosity (at 25°C)approx. 10mm2/s—

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