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Cyclomethicone NF

Cyclomethicone NF (decamethylcyclopentasiloxane) is a clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, non-greasy and non-stinging liquid. Due to their volatility (varying rates of evaporation), low surface tensions (high spreadability), and non-greasy feel, Cyclomethicones are used as base fluids, carrying agents and wetting agents in a wide range of personal care products.

Cyclomethicone NF adds a powdery feel to your lotions and creams, is light enough for haircare products, and is a perfect carrier for room sprays, body sprays, antiperspirants, suntan lotions, bath oils and other cosmetic applications.

A silicon derivitive, Bath & Body Works® [brand] "Silk" line of creams and lotions uses Cyclomethicone to add a very silky and powdery feel. We've also used it in bath salts instead of Glycerin to add sheen. It adds a silky feel to the bath water; it also doesn't leave a bath tub ring.

Cyclomethicone fluids will not contribute to ozone-depletion and global warming and are being used as replacements for Non-VOC compliant petroleum-based solvents as both carrying agents as well as for cleaning solvents where low to medium solvency power is desireable.

Packaged in HDPE containers.

Properties

  • Clear, colorless, odorless fluid.
  • Volatile carrier (100% evaporation at room temperature)… leaves no residue or buildup.
  • Cosmetic grade… excellent for bases fluids in cosmetic formulations such as body sprays and room sprays.
  • Compatible with a wide range of Cosmetic ngredients… takes greasiness out of cosmetic oils.
  • Low surface tension (high spreadability).
  • Low heat of vaporization… non-stinging fluid.
  • Will not cool skin when it evaporates.
  • Excellent lubricity before evaporation.
  • Can vary rate of evaporation to adjust residence time on the skin.
  • Imparts a soft-silky feel to the skin.
  • Miscible with virtually all polydimethylsiloxane fluids and most petroleum-based fluids.
  • Soluble in most anhydrous alcohols, waxes, oils (except castor), hydrocarbon oils, esters and silicone fluid.
  • Insoluble in water.
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    Characteristics & Performance

    Identification

    INCI:

    Cyclomethicone

    Chemical Name:

    Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane

    CAS No.:

    541-02-6

    Product Code:

    7012-0001

    Molecular Formula:

    (C2H6OSi)n

    Quality Assurance

    Appearance & Color:

    A clear, colorless, nearly odorless liquid.

    Flashpoint:

    170 °F (76 °C)

    Refractive Index @ 20°C:

    1.3900 - 1.4100

    Specific Gravity @ 25°C:

    0.9450 - 0.9650

    Boiling Point:

    410 ° F (210 ° C)

    Vapor Density (air=1):

    > 1

    Volatiles (%):

    100




    Cyclomethicone NF 7012-0001

    Cyclomethicone (1-Lb) 7012-0801$7.50
    Cyclomethicone (4-Lb) 7012-6401$25.45
    Cyclomethicone (1 Gal. = 8 Lbs.) 7012-1801$43.50
    Cyclomethicone (1 Pail = 37.5 Lbs.) - Note 1/ 7012-5801$186.90
    Cyclomethicone (1 drum = 200 kg) - Note 2/ 7012-5201$1,997.50
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    Notes:
    1/ Price does NOT include carrier's pail surcharge which will be added manually after ordering.
    2/ Prices does NOT include palleting. Freight will be quoted separately upon ordering.

    Orig: 01/2004.
    P: 01-28-2008.
    U: 01-31-2008.
    R: 02-13-2008.
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    R: 07-30-2009.
    P: 10-13-2010/PTT131-6x17.
    R: 10-19-2010/812157-4.
    U: 10-13-2011/OOS.
    U: 11-03-2011.
    P: 11-04-2011/PEV041-200kg.
    R: 11-14-2011/ups upd; format upd.
    U: 11-16-2011/bch rjctd/MDR.
    U: 11-29-2011.
    U: 12-29-2011/dely upd; OOS app add.
    U: 1-2-2012/OOS upd.
    P: 01-06-2012/PW1061-441; ups upd; dely was 01/20.
    R: 01-11-2012/L-11JWFA051; COA add.
    U: 02-07-2012/format, tables upd, added.