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Cosmetics Ingredients

SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE

CAS Number 68611-44-9
Chem/IUPAC Name: Silane, dichlorodimethyl-, reaction products with silica
EINECS/ELINCS No: 271-893-4
COSING REF No: 37684
SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE
Silica Dimethyl Silylate appears as a loose white powder that is added to cosmetic and skin care products in order to increase their thickness. It is highly absorbent and upon mixing with oils, it creates a gel-like substance that can be easily applied without feeling sticky or oily. Silica Dimethyl Silylate is used as an anti-caking agent for cosmetics and improves the overall look and feel of the products. This makes Silica Dimethyl Silylate a very useful ingredient and is used in a wide range of products such as lip balms, blushes, nail paints, etc. The chemical formula of Silica Dimethyl Silylate is C2H6Cl2Si.O2Si.

What is SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE used for?

Silica Dimethyl Silylate is primarily a thickening agent that is used in a variety of cosmetic and skin care products across the industry.
  • Skin Care: It is used as a conditioning agent and replenishes the hydration levels without drying the skin out.
  • Decorative cosmetics: It acts as an anti-caking agent that makes the application of the products easier and feel better. It also bulks the formulation up and binds the ingredients together.

Origin

Silica Dimethyl Silylate is a silica-based derivative that is extremely lightweight. It is basically a special grade of silica that is treated with Dimethyl Silylate. Silica Dimethyl Silylate is not natural and is made synthetically in the labs.

What does SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE do in a formulation?

  • Anticaking
  • Binding
  • Bulking
  • Skin conditioning

Safety profile

Silica Dimethyl Silylate is safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products. It is also suitable for all skin types. However, a patch test is recommended prior to full usage for people with highly sensitive skin. Further, Silica Dimethyl Silylate has no known risks for usage during pregnancy. It is also vegan.

SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE Alternatives

Technical profile

Property Values
Solubility Insoluble in water
9

Commercial Selection : Grades containing solely SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE

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