MIRASIL CAPRYLYL TSO

MIRASIL CAPRYLYL TSO is an alkyl modified polysiloxane of low viscosity with an octyl pendant group used as emollient. It is compatible with cosmetic oils and waxes with an excellent spreadibility. It reduces the rub-on time of creams and lotions and provides a silky afterfeel.

Principal: Elkem Silicones USA Corp.

INCI Name: Caprylyl Methicone

Functions: Emollient

Labeling Claims: Not Listed In California Proposition 65

Benefit Claims: Compatibility, Fast Drying, Low Viscosity, Non-Tacky, Shine Enhancing, Silky Feel, Spreadability, Volatile

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Function
Emollient
INCI Name
Product Code
MITM12838
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
3-Octylheptamethyltrisiloxane, Caprylyl methicone, Heptamethyloctyltrisiloxane
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form

Technical Details & Test Data

Solubility of MIRASIL CAPRYLYL TSO with various cosmetic ingredients
Type of Material 1/10* 1/1 10/1
Water I I I
Mineral oil S S S
Isododecane S S S
Ethanol S S S
Glycerol I I I
Dipropylene glycol I I I
Propylene glycol I I I
Octyl dodecanol S S S
Stearyl alcohol I I S
Isopropyl Alcohol S S S
Jojoba oil S S S
Almond oil S S S
Castor oil I I I
Wheat germ oil S S S
Sunflower oil S S S
Lanolin oil I I I
Coconut oil S S S
Carnauba wax I I I
Beeswax S I I
Paraffin wax I I I
Candelilla wax S I I
Isopropyl myristate S S S
Isopropyl palmitate S S S
C12-C15 Alkyl benzoate S S S
Caprylic triglycerides S S S
Isononyl Isononanoate S S S
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane I I I
Octyl methoxycinnamate S S S
Octocrylene S I I
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate S S S
Ethylhexyl Salicylate S S S
Benzophenone-3 I I I
MIRASIL PTM (Phenyl Trimethicone) S S S
MIRASIL DMCO (PEG/PPG 22/24 Dimethicone) I I S
MIRASIL ADMH 395 (Propoxytetramethylpiperidinyl dimethicone) S S S
MIRASIL C-DMP (Cyclopentasiloxane and PEG/PPG 18/18) I I I
MIRASIL D-DML (Dimethicone and Dimethiconol) S S S

 

 

= 10% of MIRASIL CAPRYLYL TSO and 90% of tested material
S = Soluble
I = Completely or partially insoluble

 

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

MIRASIL CAPRYLYL TSO is available in Drum of 100 KG (220.5 LB)

Storage & Handling

Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
  • When stored in its original packaging:
  • MIRASIL CAPRYLYL TSO may be stored at a temperature between 2 °C/ 36 °F and 40 °C/ 104 °F for up to 18 months from its date of manufacturing.
  • Comply with the storage instructions and expiration date marked on the packaging.
  • Beyond this date, Elkem Silicones no longer guarantees that the product meets the sales specifications.

Other

Appearance
Clear liquid
Boiling Point (SDS)
482.0 °F
Color (SDS)
Colorless
Flash Point
min. 100.0 °C
Flash Point (SDS)
min. 212.0 °F
Freeze Point (SDS)
max. -4.0 °F
Group Principal Number
S002177
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane
max. 0.1 %
Odor (SDS)
Slight odor
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not considered as oxidizing
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (SDS)
8.79
Principal
Refractive Index
1.413
Relative Density (SDS)
0.8
Shelf Life
18.0 mo
Specific Gravity
0.84
Vapor Pressure (SDS)
max. 0.1 hPa
Viscosity
2.0-6.0 mm²/s
Viscosity
4.0 mm²/s
Viscosity (SDS)
10.0 mm²/s
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Refractive Index1.413-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life18.0 momo
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Pointmin. 100.0 °C°CCleveland Open Cup
Specific Gravity0.84-at 25°C
Viscosity2.0-6.0 mm²/smm²/sAt 25°C
Viscosity4.0 mm²/smm²/s
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxanemax. 0.1 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)482.0 °F°FAt 1013 Hpa
Flash Point (SDS)min. 212.0 °F°FPensky-Martens Closed Cup (PMCC)
Freeze Point (SDS)max. -4.0 °F°F
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (SDS)8.79-n-octanol/water
Relative Density (SDS)0.8-at 20°C
Vapor Pressure (SDS)max. 0.1 hPahPaAt 20°C
Viscosity (SDS)10.0 mm²/smm²/sAt 20°C