Silicone Raw Materials for Cosmetics & Personal Care Silicones are indispensable ingredients in modern cosmetic formulations. They offer a unique combination of sensory properties, chemical inertness, and safety – present in every second new formulation brought to market. Siliconesandmore supplies premium cosmetic silicones from Atoro (BRB International), CHT Group, and...
Silicone Raw Materials Cosmetics - Emulsions, Silanes & Dimethicones (4)
Silicone Raw Materials for Cosmetics & Personal Care
Silicones are indispensable ingredients in modern cosmetic formulations. They offer a unique combination of sensory properties, chemical inertness, and safety – present in every second new formulation brought to market. Siliconesandmore supplies premium cosmetic silicones from Atoro (BRB International), CHT Group, and Wacker Chemie in small to medium-sized packaging, ideal for R&D, prototyping, and series production.
- ✅ Small packaging & samples available
- ✅ FDA, BfR & EU-certified grades
- ✅ Fast delivery from the Netherlands
- ✅ Technical support & formulation advice
- ✅ Scaling up to bulk possible
🧴 Safety & Scientific Background
According to the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS), silicones pose no risk to human health when used in cosmetic products. The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) confirms this conclusion. Silicones are known for their occlusive properties: they form a breathable barrier that protects without sealing off the skin – valuable in wound healing, skin hydration, and hair protection.
💧 Dimethicones & Silicone Oils (PDMS) – Atoro / BRB International
Dimethicones (polydimethylsiloxane, PDMS) are the most commonly used silicones in cosmetics. Colorless, odorless, non-flammable, and available in a wide viscosity range from 1 cSt to 100,000 cSt. Suitable for skin creams, hair conditioners, makeup, lubricants, and more.
Industrial Grade
- Silicone Oil 1 cSt – Trisiloxane – Ultra-volatile, excellent spreadability, ideal as a volatile carrier in sprays and deodorants
- Silicone Oil 1.5 cSt – Very low viscosity, volatile, light silky feel
- Silicone Oil 2 cSt – Volatile, low surface tension, suitable for light formulations
- Silicone Oil 5 cSt – Light fluid, fast evaporating, silky skin feel
- Silicone Oil 50 cSt – Versatile, suitable as a softener in casting silicones and cosmetics
- Silicone Oil 100 cSt – Light fluid, excellent spreadability, widely applicable
- Silicone Oil 200 cSt – Medium viscosity, smoothing and protective
- Silicone Oil 1000 cSt – Thick fluid, long-lasting protection, FDA food-safe
- Silicone Oil 100,000 cSt – Very high viscosity, for damping applications and special formulations
Pharma Grade (extra purified)
- Dimethicone PDMS 1000 cSt – Pharma – Extra purified, suitable for cosmetics, pharma & personal lubricants; high molecular weight (~28,000 g/mol)
- Dimethicone PDMS 350 cSt EP – Pharma – European Pharmacopoeia quality, flash point 260°C, ideal for medical and cosmetic applications
- Dimethicone PDMS 350 cSt – Pharma (variant) – Alternative packaging/lot of the pharma 350 cSt grade
🌀 Volatile Silicones – Cyclopentasiloxane & Caprylyl Methicone
Volatile silicones evaporate quickly after application, leaving a silky, non-greasy feel. Essential in antiperspirants, hairsprays, makeup, and light skincare.
- CM 50 – Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) – Volatile carrier with low surface tension; excellent spreadability in deodorants, hairsprays, makeup, and sunscreen. Note: D5 in stay-on products >0.1% prohibited from June 2027
- Caprylyl Methicone – Volatile, non-cyclic alternative to D5; silky feel, excellent spreadability, suitable as a D5 replacement in modern formulations
🔗 Vinyl Dimethicones – Reactive Silicones for Film Formation
Vinyl-modified dimethicones contain reactive vinyl groups for improved adhesion, film formation, and crosslinking. Suitable for hair care, coatings, and advanced cosmetic systems.
- Vinyl Dimethicone 100 cSt – Low viscosity, excellent spreadability and film formation
- Vinyl Dimethicone 2,000 cSt – Medium viscosity, good adhesion and conditioning
- Vinyl Dimethicone 20,000 cSt – High viscosity, for rich creams and intensive hair treatments
- Vinyl Dimethicone 65,000 cSt – Very high viscosity, maximum film formation and protection
🧪 Amino-Functional Silicones – Conditioning & Adhesion
Amino-modified silicones adhere excellently to hair and skin due to their positive charge. Indispensable in conditioners, leave-in treatments, and skincare for long-lasting softness and shine.
- BRB SF 242 – Amino-functional Polydimethylsiloxane – Excellent hair conditioning, high substantivity, suitable for shampoos, conditioners, and leave-in products
💧 Water-Soluble Silicones – Dimethicone Copolyols & PEG-Silicones
Dimethicone copolyols are water-soluble silicones that enhance emulsification and provide a silky feel in aqueous formulations. Ideal for shampoos, conditioners, and rinse-off products.
- PEG-12 Dimethicone BRB 526 – Water-soluble silicone emulsifier; excellent solubility in water and alcohol; ideal for hydroalcoholic systems, shampoos, and conditioners
🔬 Silicone OH Fluids & Gum Blends
Hydroxyl-terminated silicones (OH fluids) and gum blends offer unique rheological properties and are suitable as base components in advanced cosmetic systems and crosslinking reactions.
- Silicone OH Fluid 5000 – Hydroxyl-terminated PDMS; suitable as a base component for crosslinking, film formation, and advanced cosmetic systems
- BRB 1740 – Dimethicone & Dimethiconol – Blend of dimethicone and dimethiconol; excellent smoothness, shine, and conditioning; alternative to BRB 1840
🌿 CHT Silicones for Cosmetics & Personal Care
CHT Group develops specialized silicones for cosmetic applications. The following CHT products are suitable for personal care formulations and will soon be offered more extensively:
- CHT Silicone Emulsions – Stable silicone emulsions for skin and hair care; excellent spreadability and silky feel
- CHT Amino Silicones – Amino-modified silicones for intensive hair conditioning and skincare
- CHT Crosspolymers – Silicone crosspolymers for texture, viscosity, and film formation in creams and gels
- CHT Dimethicones – Wide viscosity range, high purity, suitable for cosmetic and medical applications
⚗️ Wacker Chemie Silicones for Cosmetics
Wacker Chemie supplies high-quality cosmetic silicones under the Belsil® line – specially developed for personal care applications. Soon available through Siliconesandmore:
- Belsil® Dimethicones – Wide viscosity range (0.65–1,000,000 cSt), high purity, suitable for skin and hair care
- Belsil® ADM-series (Amino Dimethicones) – Excellent hair conditioning and substantivity
- Belsil® CM-series (Cyclomethicones) – Volatile silicones for light, non-greasy formulations
- Belsil® DMC-series (Dimethicone Copolyols) – Water-soluble silicones for rinse-off products
- Wacker AK 35 – Food-grade silicone oil 35 cSt; also suitable as a cosmetic ingredient
- Wacker AK 100 – Food-grade silicone oil 100 cSt; widely applicable in cosmetics and food-safe applications
- Wacker AK 350 – Food-grade silicone oil 350 cSt; excellent smoothness and protection
📋 Applications per Product Category
| Application | Recommended silicones |
|---|---|
| Shampoo & conditioner | Amino silicones, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Dimethicone emulsions |
| Skin cream & lotion | Dimethicone 200–1000 cSt, Crosspolymers, OH Fluid |
| Antiperspirant & deodorant | CM 50 (D5), Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone 5–50 cSt |
| Makeup & foundation | Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone 5–50 cSt, Vinyl Dimethicone |
| Hairspray & styling | CM 50, Caprylyl Methicone, Amino silicones |
| Personal lubricant | Dimethicone Pharma 350–1000 cSt |
| Sunscreen & after-sun | Dimethicone 50–200 cSt, Caprylyl Methicone |
| Medical & pharma | Dimethicone EP 350 cSt, Dimethicone Pharma 1000 cSt |
📚 Technical Documentation & Brochures
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Siliconesandmore is your specialist for cosmetic silicone raw materials in small to medium-sized packaging. Whether you are a formulator developing a new product, an R&D lab testing ingredients, or a production company scaling up – we supply the right quality, quickly from the Netherlands.
Are you missing a product or looking for an alternative? Contact us – we also supply specialized grades on request and are happy to advise you on your formulation.
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