IOTA 9600D Silicone Elastomer Gel
Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone/Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer[INCI/CTFA]

Description

IOTA 9600D Silicone Elastomer Gel is a blend of cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone/vinyldimethicone crosspolymer, it is a translucent gel. This product could be dispersed in oil phase excellently. It can be formulated into W/O emulsions, water-in-silicone oil, and O/W emulsions and anhydrous products to provide dry smoothness and a light silky skin, non-greasy feel.
Benefits

1.    Silky, smoothing touch

2.    Slight sebum absorbing.

3.    Act as a thickener in w/o systems

4.    Reduce the stickiness properties of the formula

5.    Facial functions

Technical index

Appearance: Colorless or pale yellow translucence gel

Penetration degree (1/10mm): 300-450

Non-volatile content (%, w/w): 12.00-12.75

Application

This product can be used in skin care, hair care, and other potential formulations, such as sun care, color cosmetics, and styling aid, etc.

How to use?

This product could be dispersed into the oil-phase using simple mixing.

It can be added to the oil phase or silicone phase in an emulsion formulation.

When heat is used, the material should be processed in an enclosed vessel to prevent the cylcopentasiloxane from volatilizing;

The recommended processing temperature is not over 60℃.

The suggested usage level is 1-20%

Package

Packed with 20kg plastic drum or 200kg metal drum.

Storage and transportation

1. Non-dangerous product.
2. Avoid from the exposure of moisture, acids, alkalis, the sun and rain directly.
3. Shelf life: 12 months at room temperature in seal-tight condition.
4. The storage temperature could not be over 60℃.