BRB PEG-12 Dimethicone (BRB 526) – Water-Soluble Silicone Emulsifier for Hair & Skin Care

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BRB PEG-12 Dimethicone (BRB 526) – Water-Soluble Silicone Emulsifier for Hair & Skin Care

✔ Water-soluble silicone copolymer (PEG-12 Dimethicone)
✔ Emulsifier for silicone-in-water emulsions
✔ Lowers surface tension, boosts foam
✔ Conditioning without a greasy feel
✔ Viscosity 300 cSt, HLB 13
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SKU: S11602
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    ✔ Water-soluble silicone copolymer (PEG-12 Dimethicone)
    ✔ Emulsifier for silicone-in-water emulsions
    ✔ Lowers surface tension, boosts foam
    ✔ Conditioning without a greasy feel
    ✔ Viscosity 300 cSt, HLB 13

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    Water-soluble silicone emulsifier for hair and skin care

    BRB PEG-12 Dimethicone (BRB 526) is a silicone copolymer that is soluble in water, alcohol and hydroalcoholic systems. It combines emulsifying, conditioning and surface-active properties in one raw material for cosmetic formulations. The viscosity is 300 cSt at 25 °C, the density 1.07 g/cm³ and the calculated HLB value is 13.

    ⚠️ Responsibility for your end product

    This is a raw material for cosmetic formulations. As formulator or manufacturer, you are responsible for the safety assessment and claims of your end product under the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Always test the stability and tolerability of your formula yourself.

    Key benefits

    • Water-soluble: mixes with water, alcohol and hydroalcoholic systems.
    • Lowers surface tension: promotes flow and wetting.
    • Foam booster: increases and stabilises foam.
    • Conditioning: conditions hair without a greasy feel or build-up, while keeping volume.
    • Silky skin feel: without tackiness.
    • Emulsifier: for stable silicone-in-water emulsions.

    Typical applications

    • ✓ Shampoos and rinse-off conditioners
    • ✓ Leave-in hair treatments and hairsprays
    • ✓ Skin creams and lotions
    • ✓ Antiperspirants, deodorants and shaving products
    • ✓ Sun care products

    Application

    1. Choose the dosage for your product: 0.1 to 5 % in rinse-off products such as shampoo and conditioner.
    2. Use 0.1 to 2 % in leave-in hair treatments.
    3. Use 0.1 to 3 % in skin care products.
    4. As an emulsifier for silicone-in-water emulsions, dose approx. 4 % in the water phase.
    5. Use in aqueous, hydroalcoholic or alcoholic systems and test the stability of your formula.

    Points to note

    • ✓ Not compatible with waxes, mineral oils and medium-viscosity dimethicones.
    • ✓ Store in the tightly closed original packaging between 5 °C and 30 °C.
    • ✓ The expiry date is printed on the label.
    • ✓ Read the safety data sheet and label before use.

    Professional support

    Not sure about the dosage or how it combines with other raw materials in your formula? Email us at info@siliconesandmore.com and we will be happy to help.

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    Orders placed and paid for on business days will be shipped on the same day in most cases. Orders received on weekends will be processed on the next business day.

    We always do our best to ship orders as quickly as possible, but actual shipping times may vary due to high volume, stock availability, or carrier circumstances.

    Delivery time depends on the destination country and the carrier. Below is a general indication:

    • Netherlands: usually within 1 business day
    • Belgium & Germany: typically within 1–2 business days
    • Other countries: depends on the destination and the local carrier

    Please note: these are guidelines, not guarantees. The final delivery time may differ due to factors beyond our control, such as sorting center delays, public holidays, or exceptionally high volume.

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