XIAMETER™ PMX-0245 Cyclopentasiloxane

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A volatile, low viscosity cyclopentasiloxane fluid for use in skincare, suncare, color cosmetics, hair care, and antiperspirant / deodorant applications. INCI Name: Cyclopentasiloxane

Uses:

Antiperspirants
Deodorants
Hair sprays
Cleansing creams
Skin creams
Lotions and stick products
Bath oils
Suntan and shaving products
Make-up
Nail polishes

Benefits:

Volatile carrier
Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients
Low surface tension
Imparts soft silky feel to the skin
Excellent spreading
Leaves no oily residue or build up
Detackification
Non-greasy

Properties

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Typical Properties

Boiling Point Yes No 205 °C
Color Cosmetic Benefits Yes No Comfort of Wear
Cyclotetrasiloxane Content Yes No < 0.1 %
Deodorant and Antiperspirant Benefits Yes No Increase Glide, Increase Payout, Non-staining on Clothing, Reduce Tackiness, Sensory Enhancer (dry feel), Volatile Carrier
Detackification Yes No true
Dry Yes No During Application Feel
Flash Point, Closed Cup Yes No 77 °C
Freezing Point Yes No < -50 °C
Functionality Yes No Dimethyl
Improved Spreading Yes No true
Increase Yes No Glide
Kinetic / Kinematic Viscosity Yes No 4 Centistokes
Low Odor Yes No true
Non-Occlusive Yes No true
Non-Staining on Clothing Yes No true
Pet and Animal Care Benefits Yes No Ease of Wet Combing / Detangling, Reduced Dry Time
Quick Absorption Yes No true
Reduce Yes No Tackiness
Reduced Yes No Drying Time, Greasiness
Refractive Index Yes No 1.397
Shelf Life Yes No 900 Days
Skin Care Benefits Yes No Cleansing, Compatible with Organic Ingredients, Detackifier, Enhance Spreadability, Reduce Greasiness, Sensory Enhancer (light feel)
Smooth Feel Yes No true
Specific Gravity @ 25°C Yes No 0.95
Sun Care Benefits Yes No Compatible with Sunscreens, Enhance Spreadability, Sensory Enhancer (light feel)
Surface Tension (1% actives, 25 °C) Yes No 18 mN/m
Volatility Yes No Volatile
Water Content Yes No 0.025 %
Wet Combing Yes No true

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