Cyclopentasiloxane and Cyclotetrasiloxane and Dimethiconol Iota 1401 Substantive Character

• EINECS: N/M
• Appearance: Liquid
• Usage: Oil Drilling Auxiliary Agent, Rubber Auxiliary Agents, Plastic Auxiliary Agents, Coating Auxiliary Agents, Textile Auxiliary Agents, Leather Auxiliary Agents, Electronics Chemicals
• Color: Colorless
• Viscosity: 6000
• Specific Gravity: 0.960
• Model NO.: IOTA 1401
• Freezing Point: -18
• Company Type: Factory
• Transport Package: Drum
• Specification: 200kg
• Trademark: IOTA
• Origin: Anhui, China
• HS Code: 3910000000
• Production Capacity: 100 Tons/Month

Product Description

 

Product Description

 

DESCRIPTION

IOTA 1401 Fluid is an high viscosity dimethiconol fluid mixed with cyclotetrasiloxane and cyclopentasiloxane, which preventing freezing feel on skin and other.

 

ADVANTAGES

soft skin feel

used in hair-conditioner, especially split ends

APPLICATIONS

• Substantive character and unique feel make IOTA-1401 Fluid well suited for skin creams and lotions, cosmetics, sun screen and tanning products. It can be readily emulsified or combined with volatile silicone, mineral oil and cosmetic esters to provide a delivery vehicle for active ingredients such as sun screens.

• Provides a soft silky feel and conditioning from hair care products. It is particularly useful against split ends.

 

Technical index

Test	Unit	Value
Appearance		Clear to slightly hazy, viscous liquid
Non-volatile content	%	13
Viscosity at 25°C (77°F)	mm2.s-1	6000
Flash point - closed cup	°C (°F)	52 (126)
Specific gravity at 25°C/l6°C (77°F/61°F)		0.960
Refractive index at 25°C (77°F)		1.397
Freezing point	°C (°F)	-18 (0)
Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) content	%	<43

HOW TO USE?

IOTA-1401 Fluid improves the substantivity of other actives, under both water soaking and soap washing regimes. It is therefore possible to incorporate IOTA-1401 Fluid into skin care products to provide a water repellent, durable film. These actives may include sunscreens, emollients and moisturizers.

 IOTA-1401 Fluid can also be used to prepare water resistant or waterproof sunscreen lotions with exceptional spreading characteristics.

FORMULATION TIPS

Emulsion products:

1. used be incorporated directly into the oil phase of the formulation.

2. when the temp. is above 60°C, the product is used to melt the oil phase, should be added slowly after the formation of the emulsion;
below 50°C, it should be use a high shear mixer.

Non-emulsion products:

It is advisable to add the cosmetic ingredients to the silicone, according to your formulation.

 

STORAGE

stored at or below 25°C in original, unopened containers.

Keep away from heat, sparks and open flames.