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VOLASIL®
volatile fluids

PRODUCT APPLICATION USAGE (%) DESCRIPTION
Tradename
INCI Name

Hair Care

 

DM 0.65
Hexamethyldisiloxane

5-80%

Most volatile silicone fluid. Low odor and toxicity. Perfect for applications where dry time is important (i.e. nail polish and “quick dry” sprays). Not a VOC. Great solvency with other ingredients.

DM 1 – 2
Dimethicone

 

3-10%

Linear low molecular weight silicone. Finds uses where volatility is key and cyclic silicones cannot be used.

994
Cyclotetrasiloxane

 

 

 

*

Cyclic silicone. Most volatile in the cyclic family. Great when fast drying is an essential. Used in hair shine products as diluent. Also referred to as D4.

995
Cyclopentasiloxane

 

*

Cyclic silicone. Most widely used in all personal care applications including, deodorants, anti-perspirants, skin care, sun care, hair sprays, color cosmetics, and hair conditioners. Also referred as D5.

7525
Cyclohexasiloxane (and) Cyclopentasiloxane

 

 

*

Least volatile cyclic silicone in skin care and color cosmetics. Primarily D6.

1585
Cyclomethicone

 

 

 

*

Specialty blend of 995 and 994 for higher volatility.

8515
Cyclomethicone

 

 

 

*

High volatility cyclomethicone. Key factor is reduced freeze point for ease of handling.

* As needed in accordance with formulation