Gransil™ VX-419
- CAS Number
- 102783-01-7
- INCI Name
- Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone
Gransil™ VX-419 is a versatile ingredient that acts as a moisturizing agent and softener. This innovation is a short-chain silicone capped with a PEG-12 group, showcasing 100% water solubility. Perfect for aqua toners, light lotions, and cleansing wipes, Gransil VX-419 boasts robust moisturizing capabilities and imparts an ultra-light skin sensory experience. Its uniqueness lies in providing a non-tacky, non-greasy feel, setting it apart from typical humectants like glycerin and polyglycols. The slight foaming property enhances its suitability for hygienic wipes, especially in the realm of baby care.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Baby Care
- Color Cosmetics
- Skin Care
- Wipes Tissue & Towel
Product Families
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Fats Butters & Waxes
- Sensory Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Gransil
- Functions
- Moisturizing Agent, Softener
- Benefit Claims
Aesthethic Enhancement, After-Sun Repair, Foaming, Light Feel, Long Wear, Low Melting Point, Moisturizing, Non-Greasy Feel, Non-Tacky, Oil Rheology Modifier, Repairing, Skin Adhesion, Softening, Specific Sensory Performance, Stabilizing; Aesthethic Enhancement; After-Sun Repair; Foaming; Light Feel; Long Wear; Low Melting Point; Moisturizing; Non-Greasy Feel; Non-Tacky; Oil Rheology Modifier; Repairing; Skin Adhesion; Softening; Specific Sensory Performance; Stabilizing
- Labeling Claims
- Clean at Sephora, Plant-Based
- Clean at Sephora
- Plant-Based
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 1 - 10%
- Appearance
- Clear to hazy liquid
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Packaging Type
- Drums
- Pails
- Application Format
- Creams
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Wipes
- Packaging Information
- 18kg pail and 180kg drum
- Formulation Guideline
- Light lotion - moisturizing and skin softening
- Clear toner - moisturizing and sensory feel
- Cleansing wipe - cleaning and skin moistening
- Performance Highlights
A short chain silicone end-capped with PEG-12 group; 100% water solubility for aqua toner, light lotion and cleansing wipe requiring strong moisturizing function and very light skin sensory; Differentiated from humectants (including glycerin and polyglycols) by a non-Tacky and non-greasy skin feel; A slight foaming property makes it useful in hygienic wipes, especially for baby care; Suggested use level at 1-10%
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Cream
- Body Lotion
- Skin Toners
- Silicone Wax Key Benefits
- Superb moisturization
- Good adhesion and long wear on skin
- Post-sun skin repair
- Non-tacky skin feel
- Enhanced sensory esthetics
- Blister prevention and repair
- Oil thickening and stabilizing
- Low melting points
- Cosmetics
- CC Cream
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Moisturizing Agent
- Softener
- Wipes, Tissue and Towel Applications
- Wet Wipes
Technical data
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3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Volatile Matter (105°C, 1.5g, 3hrs, Gravity Oven) | 97.00 - 100 | wt% | AP-38 Grant Industries, Inc. |
| Refractive Index (at 25°C) | 1.455 - 1.465 | — | — |
| Viscosity (at 25°C Brookfield DV-I+, Spindle LV2, 100rpm, 1.0min) | 30 - 100 | cPs | — |
