Dimethicone
Basic infomation:
INCI name: Dimethicone
Trade name: Yeser® PDMS
CAS No.: 9006-65-9
Molecular formula: C3H9OSi.(C2H6OSi)n.C3H9Si
Source: 3rd-party commissioned manufacturing
Standard executed: Q/YS DC-2022
Packaging: in 200KG iron drums
Dimethicone, also known as dimethylpolysiloxane or polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), is one of the polymeric organosilicon compounds. Dimethicone is the most widely used silicon-based organic polymer. It finds use in many fields, including medication, food, and personal care. Its consumption in hair and skin care is the most large-scale.
In hair care products like shampoos and hair conditioners, Yeser® Dimethicone can work as a lubricant and a conditioning agent, which repairs damaged hair effectively and makes hair shiny and slippery after use. It also works as an effective treatment for head lice on the scalp.
In skin care products like body lotions and moisturizers, Yeser® Dimethicone is widely used as skin protection, as it calms irritation, minimizes redness, moisturizes skin, and leaves a uniform waterproof protective film after being applied to the skin.
Yeser Chemicals partners with leading Dimethicone producers through a Third-party Toll-manufacturing Agreement. We supply Dimethicone with top quality, at a competitive price, and with fast delivery.
Features & Benefits:
- Non-toxic, no irritation and allergy to the skin, high safety.
- Good compatibility, high stability, chemical inertness, no influence on other components of cosmetics, especially the active ingredients.
- It has good lubricating properties and forms a uniform waterproof protective film after being applied to the
skin.
Stability/Shelf life:
Stable at a wide pH range, except in strong acid and alkali.
Pack in tight-closed containers(drums or tanks); Store in a dry, ventilated and cool place; Kept away from direct sun and water.
Under proper storage conditions, the shelf life of Yeser® Dimethicone is 12 months.
Recommended dosage:
The recommended dosage of Yeser® Dimethicone in hair and skin care products is 0.5%-5.0%.
Also known as:
- Polydimethylsiloxane
- PDMS
- Dimethylpolysiloxane
- Dimeticona
- Dimeticonum
| Items | Standards |
|---|---|
| Classification | Conditioning agent |
| Appearance (25℃) | Transparent viscous liquid |
| Odor | Characteristic odor |
| Viscosity (25℃), mPa·s | 300 ~ 400 |
| Refractive Index (25℃) | 1.3950 ~ 1.4080 |
| Volatiles content, % | ≤1.5 |
| Ingredient | Wt, % (as is) | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1% | Conditioner | |
| 3.0% | Conditioner | |
| 0.25% | Conditioner | |
| 14.0% | Primary Surfactant | |
| 4.0% | Primary Surfactant | |
| 1.2% | Secondly Surfactant, Pearlescing agent, Emulsifier | |
| 1.0% | Secondary Surfactant | |
| 4.0% | Secondary Surfactant | |
| 1.0% | Secondary Surfactant | |
| 0.5% | Opaquer, Thickener | |
| 0.1% | Chelating agent | |
| Fragrance, Dye, Preservatives | q.s. | Additives |
| Deionized water | q.s. to 100% | Solvent, Carrier |
| q.s. to achieve desired pH(5.0-7.0) | pH Adjuster |
Frequently Asked Questions
We don’t produce Dimethicone ourselves, yet we are not simply trading it.
We have signed a Third-party Toll-manufacturing Agreement with a leading producer who contract manufactures Yeser® Dimethicone for us, as per our demand and requirements.
Together with our contract manufacturer, Yeser Chemicals supplies top-quality Yeser® Dimethicone at a competitive price, with a capacity of 1,500 MT/ Month.
Dimethicone is approved for use in hair and skin care products by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) with no known risks.
It is non-irritating and non-harmful to the skin based on experimental observations.
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