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CHEMSIL DM
dimethyl fluids*

PRODUCT APPLICATION USAGE (%) DESCRIPTION
Tradename
INCI Name

Hair Care

 
LOW

DM 5

3-10%

Makes excellent emollients for skin care applications. Leaves a light and greaseless after feel.

DM 6

1-8%

Preferred by formulators for use around the eyes in color cosmetics and other applications due to its narrow silicone distribution and irritation studies.

DM 10

 

 

3-5%

Low viscosity dimethicones when formulating products with great lubricity without greasiness

DM 20 – 30

3-5%

Same as above

MEDIUM

DM 50 – 100

1-5%

Excellent light lubricity in skin applications. Can provide added gloss in hair care products. Used to prevent whitening when spreading stearate based cremes and lotions.

DM 200

1-100%

Standard lubricant viscosity in intimate care products.

DM 300 – 350

1-5%

Standard lubricant viscosity in intimate care products.

DM 500

1-3%

Adds shine in hair care applications.

DM 1,000

1-3%

Adds shine in hair care applications.

DM 3,000

1-3%

Adds shine in hair care applications.

DM 5,000 – 10,000

1-2%

Adds shine in hair care applications.

HIGH

DM 12,500 – 1,000,000

0.5-2%

Used to provide added gloss and shine in hair care shampoos and shine treatments.

* INCI: Dimethicone