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 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 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 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)