This is a high molecular weight silicone polymer dispersed in a low viscosity dimethicone fluid that gives a product a lubricious, silky feeling. It brings the following benefits to your formulation:
Non-occlusive Film Forming
Long-wear characteristics
Wash-off resistant (waterproofing)
Can be used in colour cosmetics, sun care, shower gels, skincare.
Solubility: Silicones can be difficult to blend into a vegetable oil product but this mixture blends in all proportions with Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Dimethicone and Cyclomethicone. It can be used up to 30% with Capric/ Caprylic Triglyceride and up to 9% in Jojoba oil. In addition, it can also be blended into Sweet almond, Soybean and Sunflower oil but only up to 3%
Heat Tolerance: Best added into the cool or room temperature product. Heating might evaporate the low molecular weight carrier for the polymer thus changing its characteristics.
Origin: Silicone and Mineral Oil (Synthetic)
Use Levels: 1-100% - can safely be applied directly to the skin.
New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. does not supply food grade raw materials and therefore cannot waive GST.
Prior to use: Customers should always refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet / Specification Sheet OR the ingredients label as affixed to each product which are current at the time of supply of the product.
The information provided is for educational purposes only. Individuals receiving this information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose or use.
As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of products is outside the control of New Directions Australia Pty Ltd., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s), (including damage or injury), or the results obtained. New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. expressly disclaims responsibility as to the ordinary or otherwise use(s). Furthermore, nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. as to the fitness for any use. The liability of New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential losses.