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Silica Dimethyl Silylate

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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.
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