BRB™ 523
- INCI Name
- PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
- Chemical Family
- Silicones
BRB 523 is 100% active silicone copolymer imparting instant wetting and drop absorption properties. The copolymer is soluble in water and is applied by padding or spraying.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- AP/Deo
- Bath & Shower
- Color Cosmetics
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
- Treatment Products
Product Families
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants
Other characteristics
- Brand
- BRB
- Functions
Cleansing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifier, Humectant, Wetting Agent
- HLB Value
- 8.0 - 8.0
- Labeling Claims
- Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Synthetic
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 0.1-3.0%
- Insoluble In
- Water
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Benefit Claims
- Cleansing
- Good Dry Combing
- Good Wet Combing
- Humectancy
- Silky Feel
- Smoothing
- Soft Feel
- Spreadability
- Benefits
BRB 523 imparts instant wetting, and moisture transfer across non-woven substrates; Provides softness and lubricity without oily feel; Wetting agent and detackifying aid; Ensures foam quality; Non-comedogenic
- Product Features
Makes very stable formulations; Good surface tension depressant, wetting agent and emulsifier; Low usage levels required; Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients; Imparts soft silky feel to the hair; Ensures smooth wet shaving foams; Nonirritant to skin; Acts as surface tension depressant and co-emulsifier for W/O emulsions
- Usage Guidelines
BRB 523 can be used in many cosmetic formulations as an emulsifier. Within Antiperspirant or Deodorant it will increase the glide properties and lubrication. Tackiness and White residues will be reduced. The use of BRB 523 in hair care applications will give color protection, detackification and a soft feel. BRB 523 can also be used in skin care applications where it will improve the spreading and a smooth feel.
- Application Format
- Creams
- Gel
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Ointments
- Powder
- Rinse Off
- Roll On
- Applications
- Antiperspirants
- Deodorants
- Country Availability
- Canada
- USA
- Hair Care
- Hair Conditioner
- Hair Styling Products
- Shampoos & Rinses
Technical data
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4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Color | 2 | Gardner |
| HLB Value | 8 | — |
| Inverse solubility Point (1.0 water solution) | 36 | °C |
| Viscosity (25°C) | 700 | mm |
