Caprylyl methicone is a synthetic silicone polymer mainly used in cosmetics. It is a clear, colorless liquid with low viscosity and volatile nature. It has excellent spreadability and gives a light, silky and smooth feeling on the skin.
Chemical formula
The chemical formula of caprylyl methicone is C₁₅H₃₈O₂Si₃ .
Main application
Caprylyl methicone is primarily used in skin and hair care products. It helps hydrate the skin and provides a permeable barrier that helps prevent moisture loss. It is used in products such as:
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Skin care products : moisturizers, anti-aging creams, face masks, hand creams, etc.
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Hair care products : hair serum, shampoos, conditioners, etc.
It is compatible with other silicones and natural vegetable oils, making it ideal for forming products with a non-greasy and non-clumpy texture
Caprylyl Methicone can be used as a carrier and dispersing medium for powders and pigments. It has a wide range of personal care applications such as skin care and sun care products, color cosmetics or leave-on Hair Care applications.
Caprylyl Methicone Properties in Cosmetics
Sensory:
- Soft, supple, silky light feel
- Excellent spreadability
- Gives shine
- Reduces stickiness, greasiness and tackiness
- Enhances the sensory properties of natural ingredients
- Moderate volatility
Performance:
- Good compatibility with oils and waxes
- Pigment Distributor
- Keeps the skin hydrated without a occlusive effect
- Reduces surface tension of organic oils
- Excellent distribution of UV filters: SPF booster
- Moderate volatility.
Benefits:
- Improve spreadability and provide smooth silky light feel
- Reduce tackiness, greasiness and stickiness
- Enhance sensory of natural ingredients
- Keep skin moisturized with no occlusive effect
- Excellent pigment dispersant
- Great ability to distribute UV filters: SPF booster
Caprylyl methicone has a lower volatility than many solvents such as cyclopentasiloxanes and linear silicone oils. This makes cosmetic products feel less drying when using caprylyl methicone.
Technische gegevens
Appearance: CLear Colorless Liwuid
Specific gravity: 0,84 g/cm³
Refractive Index: 1.413
Viscosity: 3 cSt
Verwerking
Caprylyl Methicone can be added directly into the oil phase and mixed until solved or dispersed evenly.
Table 1 : Solubility profile of BRB Caprylyl Methicone
| Type of material |
Material |
BRB Caprylyl Methicone |
| Highly Polar |
Water |
I |
| Alcohol & glycols |
Ethanol |
S |
| Glycerin |
I |
| Sunscreens |
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate |
S |
| Hydrocarbons |
Mineral oil |
S |
| C13-14 Isoparaffin |
S |
| Isohexadecane |
S |
| Vegetable oils |
Almond oil |
S |
| Castor oil |
I |
| Jojoba oil |
S |
| Sunflower oil |
S |
| Olive Oil |
S |
| Coconut Oil |
S |
| Sesame Oil |
S |
| Corn Oil |
S |
| Esters |
Isopropyl Myristate |
S |
| C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate |
S |
| Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides |
S |
| Decyl Oleate |
S |
| Isonoyl Isononanoate |
S |
| Octyl Palmitate |
S |
| Waxes |
Beeswax |
S |
| Candelilla wax |
I |
| Silicones |
BRB CM 50 |
S |
| BRB DM 350 |
S |
| BRB 1834 |
S |
| BRB 2835 |
S |
| BRB SG 116 |
S |
S= Soluble at all ratio I= Insoluble at all ratio
PS= Soluble at certain ratio
Safety requirements
Wear splash goggles, suitable liquid-tight gloves, an apron and work in a well-ventilated area. See Safety Data Sheet for more information
Further important safety information
Signal word Warning
H-Code hazard statements
H227 Flammable liquid.
P-Code precautions
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P210 - Keep away from heat, open flames and sparks. - No smoking
P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use water fog, foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder to extinguish.
P403+P235 - Store in a cool place
P501 - Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal facility.
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