Products in Personal Care: Dimethicone

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 20cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid commonly used as a base fluid in personal care products due to its excellent spreading characteristics. It is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, and non-greasy. Commercial bulk-polymerized dimethyl silicone fluids, such as XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 20cSt, typically contain trace amounts of impurities.

DOWSIL(TM) 9576 Smooth Away Elastomer is a specialized formulation crafted from high-molecular-weight silicone elastomer, volatile dimethicone fluids, beeswax, and cosmetic powders. Its formulation is engineered to deliver distinct skin esthetics, ensuring smoothness and soft-focus effects in both skincare and color cosmetic products.

DOWSIL(TM) 7-3100 Gum Blend HIP Emulsion is a High Internal Phase (HIP) emulsion of ultra-high viscosity dimethiconol in cyclopentasiloxane which provides emolliency and superior esthetics in skin care products. This product is water dilutable and can be easily incorporated into the water phase of a skin care formulation. DOWSIL 7-3100 Emulsion has been prepared with nonionic surfactants to provide maximum compatibility in formulations that contain other surfactants.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 300,000 cSt is a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane polymer used in personal care applications. The high-molecular-weight dimethicone provides easy combing and detangling for wet or dry hair, and adds softness, smoothness and gloss.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 600,000 cSt is a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane polymer that is primarily used for foam control in nonaqueous processes. In petroleum processing, it provides effective foam control at extremely low dosage levels. This product is also suitable for use in personal care applications. The high-molecular-weight dimethicone provides easy combing and detangling for wet or dry hair and adds softness, smoothness, and gloss.

ACULYN(TM) 2051 Rheology Modifier is an inverse (water-in-oil) emulsion of sodium polyacrylate in dimethicone. This emulsion contains two surfactants, one to stabilize the thickening agent and the other to help bring the polymer into contact with the aqueous phase of the formulation. When the product is added to water, the polymer expands into the water phase to thicken and give stability to the preparation. As the formulation thickens, the oil-phase ingredients are emulsified and stabilized.

DOWSIL(TM) EL-9341 Silicone Elastomer Blend is an innovative sensory additive with a wide range of benefits. This blend is designed to elevate sensory experiences in personal care formulations through enhanced sensory aspects, improved texture, a smooth feel, and a light touch. With the capability for both cold and hot processing, DOWSIL(TM) EL-9341 contributes to efficient formulation procedures. It also blurs skin imperfections and delivers smooth aesthetics. The product may be used in color cosmetics, skincare, and sun care products.

DOWSIL(TM) ES-5226 DM Formulation Aid is an ethoxylated and propoxylated silicone surfactant. Its primary function is to produce water-in-silicone emulsions with textures ranging from lotion to cream. DOWSIL(TM) ES-5226 DM Formulation Aid is a 37.5% dispersion of silicone polyether in a low-viscosity, volatile dimethicone fluid.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 2 cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid commonly used as a base fluid in personal care products due to its excellent spreading and unique volatility characteristics. It is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless and non-greasy.

DOWSIL(TM) 9546 Silicone Elastomer Blend is a mixture of crosslinked silicone elastomers in cyclopentasiloxane and high molecular weight linear silicone. It provides dry smoothness, quick absorption, and a light silky feel on the skin. DOWSIL™ 9040 Silicone Elastomer Blend can be used as a thickening agent in water-in-oil and water-in-silicone formulations.

DOWSIL(TM) 9566 Silicone Elastomer Blend offers a range of features and benefits that make it an ideal choice for various cosmetic applications. This blend provides a silky feel upon application and is easy to incorporate into formulations. It has a translucent paste-gel consistency, which imparts a matte look to products and reduces tackiness, resulting in increased smoothness on the skin.

DOWSIL(TM) CB-3046 Fluid is an optimized blend of silicones specifically developed to provide a variety of benefits in hair care including shine, frizz control, heat protection, curl definition, and improved styling. It has been designed for leave-in conditioners such as creams, lotions, cuticle coats, pomades and non-aerosol sprays.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 10 cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid commonly used as a base fluid in personal care products due to its excellent spreading characteristics and soft feel. It is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, and non-greasy.

DOWSIL(TM) 593 FLUID is a blend of a dimethylsilicone polymer and a high molecular weight trimethylsiloxysilicate resin. It acts as a film former to provide water-repellency, wash-off resistance, and durability in sun care, color cosmetics, and lip stick formulations. This product has the properties of a polydimethylsiloxane fluid with a moderately high viscosity but with superior water repellency. 

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-1413 Fluid is an ultra-high viscosity dimethicone delivered in a low viscosity dimethicone carrier fluid. In hair applications it provides smoothness, slipperiness, and heat protection. In skin care applications this product provides film barrier properties with a long lasting lubricious and velvety skin feel.

DOWSIL(TM) EL-9241 DM Silicone Elastomer Blend is a mixture of crosslinked silicone elastomer in non-volatile dimethicone fluid. It provides a silky smooth and long lasting feel on the skin. DOWSIL(TM) EL-9241 DM Silicone Elastomer Blend can also be used as a thickening agent in in water-in-oil and water-in-silicone formulations.

DOWSIL(TM) PMX-1507 Fluid is an ultra-high viscosity dimethiconol delivered in a volatile dimethicone carrier fluid. In hair applications it provides smoothness, slipperiness, and heat protection. In skin care applications this product provides film barrier properties with a long lasting lubricious and velvety skin feel.

DOWSIL™ EL-9081 Silicone Elastomer Blend is a high clarity gel combining the unique sensory with improved thickening and compatibility performance. The product is ideal for use in make up primers, color cosmetics/make up, and skin care products. Features & Benefits Clear cross-linked silicone elastomer gel delivered in Dimethicone Good compatibility with some organic and silicones oils Low color High clarity Less balling¹ Improved viscosity retention upon dilution¹ Acts as a thickening agent for silicone fluids ¹Compared to DOWSIL™ EL-9240 Silicone Elastomer Blend and DOWSIL™ 9045 Silicone Elastomer Blend.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-1403 Fluid is a clear solution of ultra-high viscosity dimethiconol fluid in a low-viscosity dimethicone fluid. This product is suitable for vegans as it does not contain ingredients of animal origin. It is a silicone gum blend designed for hair care. It has a wide range of applications, including hand and body lotions, protective creams, color cosmetics, shower gels, sun creams and lotions, and moisturizing creams and lotions.

DOWSIL(TM) EL-9240 Silicone Elastomer Blend is a clear to slightly translucent cross-linked silicone elastomer gel delivered in a volatile dimethicone carrier fluid. It provides dry smoothness, quick absorption, and a light silky feel on the skin. DOWSIL(TM) EL-9240 Silicone Elastomer Blend can also be used as a thickening agent in water-in-oil and water-in-silicone formulations.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-1411 Fluid is an ultra-high viscosity dimethicone delivered in a volatile cyclopentasiloxane carrier fluid. In hair applications it provides smoothness, slipperiness, and heat protection. In skin care applications this product provides film barrier properties with a long lasting lubricious and velvety skin feel.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 500 cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane polymer. It spreads easily on both skin and hair, and it imparts a soft and velvety feel in personal care applications.

DOWSIL(TM) EL-9140 DM Silicone Elastomer Blend is a clear to slightly translucent cross-linked silicone elastomer gel delivered in a volatile dimethicone carrier fluid. It provides dry smoothness, quick absorption, and a light silky feel on the skin. DOWSIL(TM) EL-9140 DM Silicone Elastomer Blend can also be used as a thickening agent in water-in-oil and water-in-silicone formulations.

DOWSIL(TM) ES-5227 DM Formulation Aid is an ethoxylated and propoxylated silicone emulsifier. Its primary function is to produce water-in-silicone emulsions with textures ranging from lotion to cream. DOWSIL ES-5227 DM Formulation Aid is a 25% dispersion of silicone polyether in a low-viscosity, non-volatile dimethicone fluid.

DOWSIL(TM) 9041 Silicone Elastomer Blend is a mixture of crosslinked silicone elastomer in non-volatile dimethicone fluid. It provides a silky smooth and long lasting feel on the skin. DOWSIL(TM) 9041 Silicone Elastomer Blend can also be used as a thickening agent in in water-in-oil and water-in-silicone formulations.

DOWSIL(TM) 3901 Liquid Satin Blend is a mixture of a high molecular weight polymer in dimethicone. This product is a film former as well as a sensory and texture enhancer. It has benefits for hair conditioning, hair protection, and combing in hair care applications, and moisturization and sun protection in skin care applications.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 12,500 cSt is a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane polymer manufactured to yield essentially linear polymers in a wide range of viscosities. The viscosities generally used in formulating polishes are in the range of 100 to 30,000 cSt. It is preferable to use a blend of a low-viscosity fluid and a high-viscosity fluid (e.g. 3 parts XIAMETER(TM) PMX- 200 Silicone Fluid 100 cSt and 1 part XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 12,500 cSt) to obtain optimum results in terms of ease of application and depth of gloss. The low-viscosity silicone fluid acts as a lubricant to make polish application and rubout easier, whereas the high-viscosity silicone fluid produces a greater depth of gloss. Since these polymers are inherently water-repellent, they will cause water to bead up on a treated surface rather than penetrate the polish film.

XIAMETER(TM) MEM-1352 Emulsion is a non-ionic emulsion supplied at 60% silicone content. The emulsion contains a blend of ultra-high molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane and high molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane. XIAMETER(TM) MEM-1352 Emulsion delivers conditioning, shine, and sensory benefits in shampoos and conditioners. It can also be used in shower gels to provide emolliency, creamier foam, and a silky smooth after feel on skin.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 100 cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane polymer. It spreads easily on both skin and hair, and it imparts a soft and velvety feel in personal care applications.

DOWSIL(TM) FA 4003 DM Silicone Acrylate is a blend of approximately 40% of acrylates/polytrimethylsiloxy-methacrylate copolymer in 2 cSt polydimethylsiloxane. After the polydimethylsiloxane evaporates, the high-molecular-weight silicone acrylate copolymer forms a film on the skin, providing long-lasting cosmetic wear, an SPF boost, and comfort to wear.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-1503 Fluid is an ultra-high viscosity dimethiconol delivered in a non-volatile dimethicone carrier fluid. In hair applications it provides smoothness, slipperiness, and heat protection. In skin care applications this product provides film barrier properties with a long lasting lubricious and velvety skin feel.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 5 cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid. It is commonly used as a base fluid in personal care products due to its excellent spreading characteristics. This product is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, and non-greasy. Being a commercial bulk-polymerized dimethyl silicone fluid, it typically contains trace amounts of impurities.

DOWSIL(TM) CF-9245 Silicone Elastomer Blend is lower in viscosity compared to other silicone elastomer blends like DOWSIL(TM) 9041 Silicone Elastomer Blend. This product contains both volatile and non-volatile carriers and is used in skin care, color cosmetics, and hair care applications.

DOWSIL(TM) 7-3118 EBAP HIP Emulsion is a high internal phase emulsion of dimethicone crosspolymer in cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone intended to speed the development of skin care formulations containing these emollients. These emulsions have been prepared using a proprietary process to give a particle size similar to the silicone elastomer gels in the emulsion (average particle size 7 - 10 μ), and have been stabilized with nonionic surfactants to provide maximum compatibility in formulations that contain other surfactants.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-1418 Fluid is a blend of an ultra-high viscosity polydimethicone in an intermediate viscosity dimethicone. This product provides enhanced wet and dry combing and hair conditioning benefits. It is used in hair care, skin care, sun care, color cosmetics, and antiperspirant/deodorant applications.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 50 cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane polymer. It spreads easily on both skin and hair, and it imparts a soft and velvety feel in personal care applications.