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Catalog Number | CI-HC-0129 |
Product Name | Silica Dimethyl Silylate |
CAS | 68611-44-9 |
Synonyms | Silane, dichlorodimethyl-, reaction products with silica |
Description | Hydrophobic fumed silica that thickens oils and polyols and suspends particles in oils. Provides also thickening properties in the presence of polar solvents (e.g. dipropylene glycol, triethyl citrate or propylene carbonate). Forms transparent gels in oils (e.g. mineral oil, castor oil, plant oils). |
IUPAC Name | Dichloro(dimethyl)silane;dioxosilane |
Canonical SMILES | C[Si](C)(Cl)Cl.O=[Si]=O |
InChI | XDPCLDPCNVTDCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
InChI Key | InChI=1S/C2H6Cl2Si.O2Si/c1-5(2,3)4;1-3-2/h1-2H3 |
Solubility | Water-insoluble, oil-dispersible |
Appearance | White, greyish odorless powder |
Application | Hair care products (e.g. dry shampoos), skin care products, color cosmetics e.g. makeup & powders. |
Storage | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
Composition | Silica dimethyl silylate |
Features And Benefits | Thickens oil phases in emulsions and increases viscosity and gloss of various oils by forming oil-gelsImproves payoff in lipsticksReduces pigment settling and oil bleeding in lipsticksProvides grip in powder products (e.g. dry shampoos) and adds volume to dry shampoo products |
GMO | GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components) |
HS Code | 3003100000 |
INCI | Silica dimethyl silylate |
Manufacture | Silica dimethyl silylate is produced by mining or sand mining and purification of fumed silica which is then modified on the surface with trimethylsilyl groups. |
Preservation | Preservative-free |
Purity Grade | No purity grade applicable |
Raw Material Source | Fumed silica |
Uses | Add to oil phase of all emulsion types or just to oils to create oil-gels. Typical use level 0.1 - 30% (oil-gel formation usually occurs upon addition of 5-10%). For external use only. |