Silikon® 193

INCI Name: PEG-12 Dimethicone

A silicone polyether copolymer, SILIKON® 193 is a multifunctional emulsifier with broad compatibility with cosmetic ingredients, offering versatile performance in various systems. It stands out for its ability to promote dense and stable foam, as well as acting as a humectant and surface tension reducer, contributing to improved performance and sensory properties of formulations. It provides a soft and silky feel to the hair, promoting conditioning and a healthy appearance.

In skin care applications, it acts as an emollient and humectant, promoting hydration and a pleasant sensation. Its functionality also includes acting as a plasticizing resin in hair styling products, aiding in styling and hold. Suitable for a wide range of personal care products, such as sprays and leave-in conditioners, shampoos, lotions, and shaving creams, it adds versatility, performance, and sensory quality to formulations.

  • Low usage rates
  • Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients
  • Foam booster; produces a dense, stable foam
  • Laminates styling resins
  • Humectant
  • Surface tension reducer
  • It leaves your hair feeling soft and silky
  • Humectant, emollient in skin care products
  • Hair sprays
  • Leave-in conditioners
  • Shampoos
  • Skin care lotions
  • Shaving soaps
Appearance
Viscous liquid
Color
Colorless to slightly cloudy
Odor
Characteristic
Acidity Index (mg KOH/g)
Max. 1.0
Viscosity at 25°C (cP)
Min. 200 – Max. 800
Recommendation
It can be added to formulations at a concentration of 0.1% to 1.0%

SILIKON® 193 must be protected from moisture. When stored in its unopened packaging at temperatures below 20°C, the product remains stable for at least 24 months.

The information contained on this page reflects our most recent knowledge, based on proven results, and is intended solely as general guidance for application. However, anyone using our products must verify the existence of any patents, adapt them to their specific production conditions, and ensure compliance with applicable laws; we assume no liability for any violation thereof.

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