CLIMCO 201(1.5cst-100,000cst)
CLIMCO®201-1.5cst
INCI: Dimethicone
Typical physical properties
The data is just for reference only based on CLIMlab testing
Item | Data |
Appearance | Clear liquid |
Specific Gravity at 25°C (77°F) | 0.851 |
Refractive Index at 25°C (77°F) | 1.3874 |
Color, APHA | 5 |
Flash Point, Closed Cup, °C | 57 |
Viscosit, cst | 1.5 |
Melt Point, °C | -76 |
Product Description
CLIMCO®201-1.5cst is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid commonly used as abase fluid in personal care products due to its excellent spreading and uniquevolatility characteristics. It is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless andnon-greasy. Unlike other volatile carriers used in the personal care industry,this volatile silicone fluid does not cool the skin when it evaporates, aconsequence of its unusually low heat of vaporization.
Features
l High water repellency
l High shearability without breakdown
l High compressibility
l High spreadability
l Low surface tension
l Low reactivity
l Low vapor pressure
l Good heat stability
l Good leveling and easy rubout
l Essentially odorless
l Soluble in a wide range of solvents
l Volatile carrier
l Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients
l Soft feel and subtle skin lubricity
l Excellent spreading
l Leaves no residue or buildup
l Transient effect
l Nongreasy feel
Cosmetics Applications
l Personalcare products such as hair sprays, cleansing creams, skin creams, lotions, bathoils, suntan products, and nail polishes
l Personalcare products such as antiperspirants and deodorants (1 cst, 1.5 cst, 2 cst)
Application Method
CLIMCO®201-1.5cst may be usedalone or blended with other cosmetic fluids to provide a fluid base for avariety of cosmetic ingredients. It features good solubility in most anhydrousalcohols and in many solvents used in cosmetics.
Storage andValidity
Product should be stored at or below 25°C (77°F) inoriginal, unopened containers.
The shelf date is for 2 years.
ProductPackaging
Finished package: 180kgdrum.