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

Description

This product is a mixture of silicone elastomer in cyclomethicone. it's a clear to slightly translucent crosslinked silicone elastomer gel, could be dispersed in oil phase excellently. The product may 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.

Technical index

Appearance: Colorless to yellowish, transparent to translucent gel

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

Viscosity(cP): 200,000~500,000

Non-volatile content (%, w/w): ≥14
Benefits

1. used for lots of personal care formulations

2. used as a thickening agent for w/o and w/silicone oil formulations, cyclomethicones and other silicone fluids

3. smoothness, silky skin feel, non-greasy

4. enhances the aesthetics of cyclomethicones

5. Reduces tackiness of formulations

6. Quick absorption
7. Slight sebum absorption

Applications

used in skin care, hair care, and other 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.

It can be post-added to emulsions, providing the emulsion is viscous enough for the products to be dispersed.

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

The recommended temp. is less than 60℃.

The suggested usage is 1%-20%.

Package

Packed in 18kg plastic pails or 200kg iron drums.

Storage and Transportation

1. Non-dangerous product.
2. Avoiding from the exposure of moisture, acids, alkalis, the sun and rain directly.
3. Shelf life: 24 months at room temperature in seal-tight condition, it would become very thick or even lumpy after a period of time. The storage temperature is less than 60℃.