Dimethicone 500

Ingredients Details & Usage Documents Dimethicone 500 Medium viscosity silicone fluid designed to improve slip, spreadability, and silky sensory performance in cosmetic formulations. INCI Name: Dimethicone Appearance: Clear, colorless fluid Solubility: Oil-soluble; compatible with silicones, esters, and many oil-based systems Function: Slip enhancer, conditioning agent, skin feel modifier, protective film former Dimethicone 500 is a versatile cosmetic silicone fluid used in skincare, haircare, makeup, and personal care formulations to create a smoother, softer, and less tacky finish. Its balanced viscosity offers excellent glide and conditioning without feeling excessively heavy or greasy. Silicone Fluid Smooth Finish Slip Enhancer Hair Conditioning Reduces Tackiness Elegant Skin Feel Supplied as a cosmetic raw material for formulation use. What It Does Dimethicone 500 helps improve the sensory feel and application performance of cosmetic products by adding smooth glide, softness, and a silky finish. Compared to lighter silicone fluids, it provides more cushion and conditioning while still maintaining good spreadability and elegance. Key Benefits Improves slip and spreadability. Helps reduce tackiness and drag. Creates a smooth, silky after-feel. Improves softness and shine in haircare products. Supports moisture retention with a lightweight protective film. Enhances overall formulation elegance and feel. Typical Use Levels 0.5–2% — Light sensory enhancement 2–5% — Balanced conditioning and slip 5–10% — Richer smoothing and protective feel How to Incorporate Add to the oil phase of emulsions. Blend into silicone-based or anhydrous systems. Can be combined with lighter silicones for customized sensory profiles. Formulation Notes Compatible with many oils, esters, waxes, and silicone fluids. Useful for improving glide in creams, serums, and primers. Can help reduce powder drag in makeup systems. Provides a smoother, more premium finish in finished formulations. Common Applications Lotions and creams Hair serums and conditioners Primers and makeup products Body care formulations Anhydrous cosmetic systems Silicone blends Best used when formulators want smoother glide without the heavier feel of ultra-high viscosity silicones. Humans continue refining the science of “nice texture.” Documents Certificate of Analysis (COA) Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Storage Store in a tightly sealed container. Protect from excessive heat and contamination. Keep away from direct sunlight. Disclaimer This material is supplied for cosmetic formulation use only. Users are responsible for evaluating compatibility, stability, and regulatory compliance within finished formulations.