Silsoft™ Silicone Gel

CAS Number: 243137-50-0
Chemical Family: Silicones

Silsoft™ Silicone Gel is a cross-linked high molecular weight silicone swollen in cyclopentasiloxane. The material spreads evenly and quickly for a silky, cushioning feel. This gel offers significantly reduced balling effect normally associated with elastomer gels. It offers smooth, silky delivery onto the skin with excellent spreading capacity, soft, non-greasy, rub-in during application, and reduced tack in finished formulations.

Properties

Physical Form: Gel

Identification

INCI Name: Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

AP/Deo
Color Cosmetics
Hair Care
Skin Care
Sun Care

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants

Other characteristics

Brand: Silsoft
Functions: Emulsifier
Carrier: Cyclopentasiloxane
Markets: Personal Care
Technology: Cosmetic Ingredients
Benefit Claims: Non-Greasy Feel
Silky Feel
Smoothing
Spreadability
Application Format: Creams
Gel
Leave On
Lotions
Rinse Off
Spray
Stick
Applications: Antiperspirants
Deodorants
Country Availability: Canada
USA
Sun Care Applications: After Sun Products
Hair Care: Hair Conditioner
Skin Care Applications: Body Lotion
Facial Moisturizer
Moisturizers
Cosmetics: Foundation
Lipstick
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Emulsifier