C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone is a skin conditioning and viscosity-controlling agent that is rare in cosmetics but highly effective when used. It has a low surface tension that is responsible for its amazing spreading quality - helping it form a protective film on the surface of the skin and fight against damage. C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone is a silicone that appears as a white waxy solid and has a slight characteristic odor. It can be found in cosmetics like lotions, eyeshadows and lipsticks where it helps increase or decrease the viscosity and improve user experience. Lastly, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone is well tolerated by the skin, environmentally friendly, and overall safe for use.
CAS Number: 200074-76-6Chem/IUPAC Name: C20-24 alkyl methyl, dimethylEINECS/ELINCS No: COSING REF No: 54909Products with C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE
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BT-8840-45
by Guangzhou Batai Chemical
CHT-BeauSil™ WAX 046
by CHT Group
CHT-BeauSil™ WAX 060
by CHT Group
What is C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE used for?
C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone finds widespread use in cosmetics and personal care products due to its versatile properties. It acts as an emollient, imparting a smooth and silky feel to skin and hair products. Its ability to form a protective barrier helps retain moisture, making it ideal for moisturizers, lotions, and hair conditioners. Additionally, it functions as a suspending agent, enhancing the stability of formulations by preventing ingredient separation. C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone also serves as a texturizing agent in cosmetics, providing viscosity control and improving the spreadability of formulations.
Origin
C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone is synthesized through a reaction between a C20-24 alkyl chloride and dimethicone, a silicone compound. This reaction typically occurs in the presence of a catalyst, such as a Lewis acid or base, under controlled conditions of temperature and pressure. The alkyl dimethicone formed is then purified through various processes, including distillation and filtration, to obtain the desired product with the specified alkyl chain length.
What does C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE do in a formulation?
EMOLLIENT|
MOISTURISING|
SKIN CONDITIONING|
SMOOTHING|
VISCOSITY CONTROLLINGSafety Profile
C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone is safe and non-toxic when used as directed. It has undergone thorough safety assessments and is approved for use by regulatory authorities worldwide. It is also non-comedogenic and acne-safe. C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone is well tolerated by most skin types and suits vegan and halal lifestyles. Further, this ingredient is safe for the environment as well.
C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE alternatives
C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE technical profile
| Property | Values |
| Melting Point | 65-75°C |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Viscosity | High |
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