Gransil™ VX-406/LC
Gransil™ VX-406/LC is a water-soluble, opaque wax with the multifunctional roles of absorbent, sebum absorber, and moisturizing agent. This silicone offers advanced esthetics with its unique polymer structure, featuring a balanced ratio of lipophilic silicone to hydrophilic polyether, ensuring 100% water solubility without oil droplets or haziness. Ideal for skincare, serums, body washes, wipes, and non-woven formulations. Its benefits include lubricity, sensory and esthetic enhancement, moisturization, and occlusive properties
Properties
- Physical Form
- Solid
- Wax
Product families
Applications
- Bath & Shower
- Skin Care
- Hand Hygiene
- Wipes Tissue & Towel
Product Families
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Fats Butters & Waxes
- Texturizers & Fillers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Gransil
- Functions
- Absorbent, Moisturizing Agent, Sebum Absorber
- Benefit Claims
Aesthethic Enhancement, After-Sun Repair, Imparts Lubricity, Long Wear, Low Melting Point, Moisturizing, Non-Tacky, Occlusive, Oil Rheology Modifier, Repairing, Sensory Enhancement, Skin Adhesion, Specific Sensory Performance, Stabilizing; Aesthethic Enhancement; After-Sun Repair; Imparts Lubricity; Long Wear; Low Melting Point; Moisturizing; Non-Tacky; Occlusive; Oil Rheology Modifier; Repairing; Sensory Enhancement; Skin Adhesion; Specific Sensory Performance; Stabilizing
- Labeling Claims
- Clean at Sephora, Plant-Based
- Clean at Sephora
- Plant-Based
- Odor
- Characteristic odor
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Translucent to opaque wax
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Packaging Type
- Drums
- Pails
- Application Format
- Gel
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Rinse Off
- Serum
- Wipes
- Packaging Information
- 18kg pail or 180kg drum
- Formulation Guideline
Can be formulated into oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions and aqueous systems; Applications include (but are not limited to) skincare, serums, body washes, and wipes/non-wovens formulations; Add to the aqueous phase of all emulsion types; Water-soluble, (water-clear) appearance when added to a clear solution
- Performance Highlights
Multifunctional water-soluble silicone wax that delivers a lubricious, silky feel to water-based products such as clear face toners, serums, gels, wipes/non-wovens and body washes; Distinguished from other commercial waxes by its crystal clear appearance when dissolved in water (at any concentration) and its excellent sensory esthetics; Unique design of the polymer structure, where a balanced ratio of lipophilic silicone to hydrophilic polyether provides 100% water solubility without oil droplets or a hazy appearance.; Moisturizing effect through occlusive silicone structure; Effective at low concentrations for cost value
- Skin Care Applications
- Facial Gel
- Skin Gel
- Skin Serums
- 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
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Body Wash
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Hand Soap
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Absorbent
- Moisturizing Agent
- Sebum Absorber
- Wipes, Tissue and Towel Applications
- Wet Wipes
Technical data
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5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexasiloxane (D6) Content | max. 1000 | ppm | — |
| Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) Content | max. 1000 | ppm | — |
| Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Content | max. 1000 | ppm | — |
| Melting Point | 26 - 32 | °C | — |
| Non-Volatile Matter (105°C, 1.5g, 3hrs, Gravity Oven) | 98.00 - 100 | wt% | AP-38 Grant Industries, Inc. |
