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Caprylyl Methicone (D5 Replacement)

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Alfa Chemistry

Caprylyl Methicone (D5 Replacement) by Alfa Chemistry is a silicone-based emollient and skin conditioning agent. It is a non-volatile silicone that provides similar properties to cyclomethicone without the environmental concerns. It improves the texture and spreadability, enhances the appearance providing a silky, smooth finish. It enhances the moisturizing properties of cosmetic formulations.

It is also used as a solvent and surfactant in some formulations.
It helps to reduce the greasiness and oiliness of cosmetic products.
It provides excellent shine & gloss to hair and controls frizz and flyaways in hair and protects hair from damage caused by high-heat styling tools.
It is compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients.
Caprylyl Methicone (D5 Replacement) is used in skin care and hair care applications.

Compatiblity with other products

Find products that are predicted to be compatible with Caprylyl Methicone (D5 Replacement).

This list of compatible products is generated out of estimated HSP values. A practical determination of these HSP values would provide higher certainty.
Learn more about Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP) and their use in predictive formulation.

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HSP distance provides an indication of compatibility. It is based upon the “like seeks like” principle. The smaller the distance between ingredients, the more compatible they are predicted to be.

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