C9-12 Alkane. SilSense® Bio 5 Emollient by Lubrizol is a naturally-derived, biodegradable highly pure and volatile emollient to be used as a silicone alternative to Cyclopentasiloxane D5 in leave-on applications, with similar performance and sensory feel. Suitable for color care, skin care, sun care, hair care and hair color. This sustainable silicone won Silver in the 2023 Makeup Bar Award at in-cosmetics® Global, as well as the Ringier Personal Care Technology Convention Innovation Award, 2023.
- It offers better coverage, excellent skin feel, good pigment dispersion, improved transfer resistance in makeup and moisture retention.
- It is microbiome friendly, easy to formulate and acts as a de-dusting agent for powder bleaches.
- It is easy to use in formulations and is effective for makeup removal.
- Exhibits superior softening, conditioning and anti-static properties and shows good compatibility with pigments and other organics.
- It also offers improved scalp barrier, reduced tackiness, spreading, wet and dry combing, light sensory effect with smooth and dry after-feel.
- SilSense® Bio 5 Emollient is non-greasy grade and provides good moisturization and reduces hair breakage.
- It is shear stable, protects hair during coloring process and can smooth hair fiber even at high pH systems.
- Recommended for hair coloring, hair styling, hair treatment, wet styling, after-shave, anti-aging, deodorants, body care, color cosmetics, eye area skin care, facial care, hand/foot care, lip care and sun care products.
- SilSense® Bio 5 Emollient is COSMOS approved, China compliant, RSPO certified and compliant to vegan, Halal and Kosher.
- It has shelf life of 730 days.
| Odor | Visible After Login |
| Origin / Nature | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Bio Based | Visible After Login |
| Bio Based content | Visible After Login |
| Usage Level | Visible After Login |
| Color | Visible After Login |
| Appearance | Visible After Login |
Compliance
| Certifications & Compliance | Visible After Login |
Applications
Recommended markets
Applications
Application formats
Availability
Product Status:Visible After Login
SilSense® Bio 5 Emollient properties
Other properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Color, APHA | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Natural Origin Index | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Refractive Index | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Water Content | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |













