Silicone Elastomer Gel BL-9045

Silicone Elastomer Gel  BL-9045

[INCI/CTFA] Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer 

Equivalent Brand: DowCorning 9045

BL-9045 is a crosspolymer of cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone, whose appearance is translucent. BL-9045 could be dispersed in oil phase excellently. The product can be formulated into w/o emulsions, water-in-silicone oil, andwater-in-oil emulsions and anhydrous products to provide dry smoothness and a light silky skin, non-greasy feel.

Technical Index  

Features

* Translucent silicone elastomer gel

* Silky, smoothing touch

* Slight sebum absorbing.

Benefits

* Room temperature processing

* Act as a thickener in w/o systems

* Reduce the stickiness properties of the formula

* Facial functions

Application 

BL-9045 can be used in skin care, hair care, and other potential formulations, such as sun care, color cosmetics, and styling aid, etc.

Usage

1. It can be added to the oil phase or silicone phase in an emulsion formulation.

2. It can be post-added to emulsions provided the emulsion is viscous enough for the products to be dispersed.

3. For ease of use, blending with Dimethicone or cyclomethicone may reduce its viscosity.

4. When heat is used, the material should be processed in an enclosed vessel to prevent the cylcopentasiloxane from volatilizing.

5. The recommended processing temperature is not over 60℃.

6. The suggested usage level is 1%-20%.

Packing  

BL-9045 is available in 18kg plastic drums or 200kg Iron drums.