Volatile Silicone Cyclopentasiloxane Alternative

Product Description

Volatile Silicone Oil Dimethicone Description

SQ-SIL V5 is a cyclopentasiloxane alternative, transparent, low viscosity and volatile silicone fluid. It provides excellent spread ability, imparting a soft and lubricious texture to skin and hair. Highly compatible with cosmetic ingredients, cyclopentasiloxane alternative can reduce surface tension, improve pigment dispersion, so can be widely used in makeup, skincare, haircare, sunscreens, antiperspirants, and deodorants. With its similar function and similar structure with cyclopentasiloxane(D5), it is a perfect alternative of cyclopentasiloxane without application limits.

Specification

Parameter	Value
Appearance	Colorless, transparent liquid
Viscosity(25℃， mm²/s)	1.5-2.1
Content(%)	≥99.0
D4 content(%)	≤0.1
D5 content(%)	≤0.1
Acid value(μg/g)	≤5.0
Refractive Index(25℃)	1.385-1.395

Features

SQ-SIL V5 is excellent alternative of cyclopentasiloxane because of following points ---

● Dimethicone with moderate volatility, allows it to remain on the skin or hair surface for a period of time.

● Leaves no greasy sensation.

● Stable in formulation.

● Provides a lubricious and clear, appearance to the skin and hair.

● Reduces surface tension and aids in pigment dispersion.

● Good compatiablity with other ingredients.

Applications

As cyclopentasiloxane alternative, SQ-SIL V5 could be used for products like makeup, skincare, haircare, sunscreens, antiperspirants, and deodorants, and others products adopt cyclopentasiloxane.