PEG-12 Dimethicone is a silicone glycol copolymer that is soluble in water, alcohol, and hydro-alcoholic systems. It acts as a surface tension depressant, wetting agent, emulsifier, and foam builder to create and sustain foam in a high alcohol-content hand sanitizer formulations. It is also used in various cosmetic and personal care products, including hair sprays, shampoos, skin care, lotions, perfumes, and shaving soaps, to create and sustain foam. It reduces surface tension and improves oil (or silicone) in water emulsions with faster absorption, better spreading, and a lighter feel.
Forms a dense/stable foam in hand sanitizer formulations Low usage levels required to attain a stable foam Water & alcohol compatible Surface tension depressant Imparts a soft silky feel in hair care formulations Improves oil (or silicone) in water emulsions with faster absorption, better spreading, and a lighter feel Provides conditioning, emolliency and detackification in both body and hair shower products
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PEG-12 Dimethicone is also used in in a wide variety of cosmetic and personal care products, including, hair sprays, shampoos, skin care, lotions, perfumes and shaving soaps to, likewise, create and sustain a stable foam. In conditioner and shampoo formulations, PEG-12 Dimethicone imparts a silky, soft feel to the hair without build up even after repeated wash cycles.
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