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BELSIL® PF 22

CAS Number
2116-84-9
EC Number
218-320-6

BELSIL® PF 22 is a phenyl-modified polydimethylsiloxane characterized by having a higher refractive index than dimethicone fluids (1.38-1.40). It offers significant improvements in regards to gloss and shine. It is typically used as a gloss agent in hair and color cosmetics.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care
  • Bath & Shower
  • Color Cosmetics
  • Hair Care
  • Sun Care

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
  • Conditioners & Emollients
  • Visual Modifiers

Other characteristics

Brand
BELSIL
Functions
Emollient, Gloss Enhancer
Benefit Claims

Emolliency, Gloss Enhancement, Non-Tacky, Reduces Stickiness, Shine Enhancing; Emolliency; Gloss Enhancement; Non-Tacky; Reduces Stickiness; Shine Enhancing

Labeling Claims

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

Certifications & Compliance
Cruelty-Free
Markets
Personal Care
Technology
Cosmetic Ingredients
Application Format
  • Leave On
  • Rinse Off
  • Spray
Application Details

BELSIL® PF 22 is used in all kinds of cosmetics formulations, but mostly in Hair Care compositions and Color Cosmetics due to its shine-enhancing benefits. It can also reduce the tackiness and stickiness of organic ingredients in formulations such as Sun Care formulations and Hair Sprays. It is also used as an emollient in Skin Care products.

Storage Information
Store in a dry and cool place.

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Density (at 25°C, 1013 hPa)0.978g/cm³DIN 51757
Flash Point133°CISO 2719
Kinematic Viscosity (at 25°C)15 - 30mm²/sDIN 51562
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.459——

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