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MIRASIL™ DM 20 A2

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

MIRASIL™ DM 20 A2 is a low-viscosity, low molecular weight linear polydimethylsiloxane fluid. It provides a wide range of benefits for personal care applications. Benefits Smooth, light, soft and dry feel Enhanced spreadability and rub-out Improved slip Lubricity Frizz control Features Non-tacky Non-flammable Applications Skin care facial creams, body lotions and make-up removers Antiperspirants and deodorants Color cosmetic foundations, lipsticks and eye shadows Sun care creams and lotions Hair care leave-in conditioners and styling products

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Identification

Chemical Family
Silicones

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
Synonyms
Dimethicone
Functions

Anti-Foaming Agent, Occlusive, Protective Agent, Softener

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

Markets
Personal Care
Appearance
Colorless limpid liquid
Shelf LIfe
24 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
Benefit Claims
  • Compatibility
  • Excellent Softness
  • Good Dry Combing
  • Good Wet Combing
  • Imparts Lubricity
  • Low Viscosity
  • Non-Tacky
  • Spreadability
Packaging Type
  • Drums
  • Totes (IBC)
Application Format
  • Bar
  • Creams
  • Gel
  • Leave On
  • Lotions
  • Ointments
  • Powder
  • Rinse Off
Applications
  • Antiperspirants
  • Deodorants
Sun Care Applications
  • After Sun Products
  • Baby Sunscreen
Baby Care Applications
  • Baby Lotion
  • Baby Oil
  • Baby Soap
  • Baby Sunscreen
  • Diaper Cream
Hair Care
  • Anti-Dandruff Products
  • Anti-Hair Loss Products
  • Detanglers

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
D4 Contentmax. 0.1%
Heavy Metals (Pb)max. 5ppm
D5 Contentmax. 0.1%
Phenyl Compoundsmax. 0.2DO
Acid Valuemax. 1µg/g
Colormax. 0.1Hazen
D6 Contentmax. 0.1%
Fluorescence for Mineral Oilsmax. 0.1mg/kg
Refractive Indexapprox. 1.400—
Specific Gravityapprox. 0.950g/cm3
Viscosity (at 25°C)approx. 20mm2/s

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