MIRASIL PEG 12 DM

MIRASIL PEG 12 DM is a water soluble polyether modified polysiloxane used as emollient for personal care. In addition this product may be used as foam booster, emulsifier, plasticizing agent and wetting agent for personal care products.

Principal: Elkem Silicones USA Corp.

Functions: Emollient, Emulsifier, Foam Booster, Plasticizer, Wetting Agent

INCI Name: PEG-12 Dimethicone

End Uses: BB Creams, Foundation, Hair Conditioner, Hair Styling Products, Hair Treatment & Repair, Make Up Remover, Shampoos & Rinses, Shaving Foam, Shaving Gel

Chemical Family: Organosilicon

Benefit Claims: Conditioning, Emulsifying, Foam Enhancement, Good Dry Combing, Good Wet Combing, Imparts Lubricity, Low Surface Tension, Silky Feel, Superior Skin Feel

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Product Benefits
  • Improves foam of bath products.
  • Enhances silky skin feel.
  • Light conditioning effect improving wet&dry combing.
  • Emulsifier for fragrances and essential oils or pigments.
  • Second surfactant for sensitive product.
  • Provides surface tension reduction.
  • Provides lubricity to hair and skin.

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Color Cosmetic Applications
Hair Care Applications
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Skin Care Applications
Markets
Applications
Product Applications

Suitable for a wide range of applications in personal care products including :

  • Bath and shower products.
  • Hair treatments and hair styling products.
  • Shampoos and rinse-off conditioners.
  • Skin care products – facial and body care products, make-up removers.
  • Color cosmetics – foundations, BB creams.
  • Shaving foams and gels

Properties

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002177
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

When stored in its original packaging: MIRASIL PEG 12 DM 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.

Other

Appearance
Clear liquid
Color (SDS)
Colorless to yellow
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Faint
Other Hazards
No data available
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Refractive Index1.457-at 25°C
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HLB Value14.0-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life18.0 momo
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cloud Point90.0 °C°C4% in distilled water
Flash Pointmin. 100.0 °C°CClosed Cup
Specific Gravity1.08-at 25°C
Viscosity200.0-800.0 mPa.smPa.sAt 25°C
Viscosity500.0 mPa.smPa.s
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dry Matter Contentmin. 97.0 %%
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxanemax. 0.1 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Point (SDS)min. 212.0 °F°F
Relative Density (SDS)approx. 1.08-at 20°C
Viscosity (SDS)approx. 500.0 mm²/smm²/sAt 20°C