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Products Description: What are Cyclomethicones? Cyclomethicones are unmodified silicones that possess a cyclical structure rather than the chain structures of dimethyl silicones. Low heat of vaporization and the ability to select a desired vapor pressure has led their use as cosmetic vehicles.

Unmodified silicones stay on or near the surface of the skin. Not only are the molecules too big to physically enter past the upper living cells -- they associate with the upper layer of drying skin -- but they also cannot penetrate cell membranes due to their large size.

Cyclomethicones evaporate quickly after helping to carry oils into the top layer of epidermis. From there, they may be absorbed by the skin. Cyclomethicones perform a similar function in hair care products by helping nutrients enter the hair shaft.

Due to these properties, they are used as base fluids in a wide array of cosmetic products such as antiperspirants, deodorants, hair sprays, cleansing creams, skin creams, lotions and stick products, bath oils, suntan and shaving product, make-up and nail polishes

Cyclo-2244 is commonly used as a base fluid in personal care products such as skin creams and sun tan lotions.

Synonyms: octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, cyclotetrasiloxane, CAS 556-67-2, volatile poydimethylcyclosiloxane, CAS# 556-67-2, low surface tension silicone, volatile silicone, cyclomethicone, D4 silicone, Dow Corning® 244 fluid, DC 244 fluid, 244 silicone, skin cream silicone, antiperspirant silicone, suntan lotion silicone, silicone for skin, skincare silicone, body care silicone, bath oil silicone, GE 1173, GE SF1173 cyclopentasiloxane

Clearco Cyclo-2244 Cosmetic Grade Silicone (D4)

INCI Name: Cyclotetrasiloxane

Product Equivalent: Dow Corning® 244 Fluid & GE SF1173

Use: Clearco Cyclo-2244 is a volatile polydimethylcyclosiloxane (cyclomethicone) that is composed mainly of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (CAS#556-67-2). The product is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, non-greasy and non-stinging.

It is used as a base fluid in a number of personal care products, with excellent spreading, easy rubout and lubrication properties together with unique volatility characteristics. Clearco Cyclo-2244 is used in antiperspirants, deodorants, hair sprays, cleansing creams, skin creams, lotions and stick products, bath oils, suntan and shaving product, make-up and nail polishes. In sticks, it has the right balance between volatility and spreading.

In industrial applications, it can be used to replace organic solvents to make VOC-compliant formulations. Cyclo-2244 is compatible with a wide range of materials and will not harm most substrates including metals, plastics and elastomeric materials.

Benefits:

  • Imparts a soft-silky feel to the skin
  • Evaporates at room temperature
  • Excellent spreading
  • Leaves no oily residue or build-up
  • Detackification
  • Non-greasy
  • Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients
  • Low surface tension

Availability: 5-gallons, 55-gallon drums (200kg per drum)


Clearco Cyclo-2245 imparts a soft-silky feel to the skin.

Synonyms: cyclopentasiloxane, volatile poydimethylcyclosiloxane, CAS 541-02-6, CAS# 541-02-6, low surface tension silicone, volatile silicone, cyclomethicone, D5 silicone, Dow Corning® 245 fluid, DC 245 fluid, 245 silicone, skin cream silicone, antiperspirant silicone, suntan lotion silicone, silicone for skin, skincare silicone, bodycare silicone, bath oil silicone, GE 1202, GE SF1202 cyclopentasiloxane, D5 Cyclopentasiloxane, D5 Decamethylcyclo Pentasiloxane

Clearco Cyclo-2245 Cosmetic Grade Silicone (D5)

INCI Name: Cyclopentasiloxane (Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane)

Product Equivalent: Dow Corning® 245 Fluid & GE SF1202

Use: Clearco Cyclo-2245 is a volatile polydimethylcyclosiloxane that is composed mainly of D5 cyclopentasiloxane (CAS# 541-02-6). The product is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, non-greasy and non-stinging.

It is used as a base fluid in a number of personal care products, with excellent spreading, easy rub-out and lubrication properties together with unique volatility characteristics. Clearco Cyclo-2245 is used in antiperspirants, deodorants, hair sprays, cleansing creams, skin creams, lotions and stick products, bath oils, suntan and shaving product, make-up and nail polishes. In sticks, it has the right balance between volatility and spreading.

Benefits:

  • Imparts a soft-silky feel to the skin
  • Excellent spreading
  • Leaves no oily residue or build-up
  • Detackification
  • Non-greasy
  • Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients
  • Low surface tension

Availability: 55-gallon drums (200kg per drum)


Clearco 2345 cyclomethicone is used in sun tan lotions due to its non-greasy feel, rubout and lubrication properties.

Synonyms: cyclomethicone, skin care silicone, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, D4 silicone, polydimethylcyclosiloxane, cyclohexasiloxane, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclotetrasiloxane (d4), volatile silicone, volatile silicone fluid, Dow Corning® 345 fluid, Dow 345, Dow Corning® 345 cyclomethicone, DC 345, Dc 345 cyclomethicone, DC Cyclopentasiloxane and Cyclohexasiloxane, cosmetic grade silicone, beauty care silicone, dodecamethyl cyclohexasiloxane, GE SF 1258, GE SF1258 Cyclopentasiloxane and Cyclohexasiloxane, D6 Silicone, D5/D6 Blend

Clearco Cyclo-2345 Cosmetic Grade Silicone (D5/D6 blend)

> 60% Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5/D6 Blend)

INCI Name: Cyclomethicone (Cyclopentasiloxane & Cyclohexasiloxane)

Product Equivalent: Dow Corning® 345 Fluid & GE SF1258

Use: Clearco Cyclo 2345 is a blend of polydimethylcyclosiloxane composed mainly of cyclopentasiloxane and cyclohexasiloxane. It is a clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, non-greasy and non-stinging.

Cyclo 2345 used as a base fluid in a number of personal care products, with excellent spreading, easy rubout and lubrication properties together with unique volatility characteristics. Clearco Cyclo 2345 is used in antiperspirants, deodorants, hair sprays, cleansing creams, skin creams, lotions and stick products, bath oils, suntan and shaving product, make-up and nail polishes. In sticks, it has the right balance between volatility and spreading.

Benefits:

  • Imparts a soft-silky feel to the skin
  • Excellent spreading
  • Leaves no oily residue or build-up
  • Detackification
  • Non-greasy

Availability: 55-gallon drums (200kg per drum)


Clearco 1400 Cyclomethicone is particularly useful in hair conditioner formulations, preventing split ends.

Synonyms: cyclomethicone, dimethiconol, skin cream silicone, skin care silicone, hair care silicone, Dow Corning® 1401 fluid, DC 1401 fluid, Dow Corning® 1400 cyclomethicone, cosmetic grade silicone, cyclotetetrasiloxane, cyclotetrasiloxane (D4), D4 silicone, D4 cyclomethicone, volatile silicone, silicone elastomer compound, silicone gum blend, personal care silicone, D5 Decamethylcyclo Siloxane, DC1401, 1401 Cyclomethicone

Clearco Cyclo-1400 Cosmetic Grade Silicone (D5/D4 blend)

INCI Name: Cyclomethicone & Dimethiconol (D5/D4 Blend)

Product Equivalent: Dow Corning® 1401 Fluid

Use: Clearco Cyclo-1400 is a blend of cyclomethicone and dimethiconol. It consists of high viscosity dimethiconol in cyclomethicone (Tetramer). The fluid blend provides soft feel, spreadability and substantivity. Cyclomethicone evaporates readily without a residue or cooling sensation.

It can be readily emulsified or combined with volatile silicone, mineral oil and cosmetic esters to provide a delivery vehicle for active ingredients such as sun screens, skin care products, hair conditioners, facial make-up… It is particularly useful as a hair conditioner in preventing split ends

Benefits:

  • Soft velvet feel
  • Excellent film forming
  • Long lasting
  • Excellent conditioning
  • Volatility
  • Cyclomethicones evaporate readily without a residue or cooling sensation
  • Conditions hair – especially split ends
  • High % of Dimethiconol
  • Detackifies greasy formulations

Availability: 55-gallon drums (200kg per drum)