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BRB Silanil 118 is a high-performance amino-functional silicone fluid designed for use in hair care, skin care, textile finishing, and industrial surface modification applications.
BRB Silanil 118 provides excellent lubricity, conditioning, softness, and shine due to its reactive amino-siloxane structure, which offers strong substantivity to keratin-based surfaces.
BRB Silanil 118 improves combability, enhances sensory feel, increases gloss, and boosts deposition efficiency in surfactant-containing formulations such as shampoos, conditioners, and body washes.
CAS Number: Proprietary silicone mixture (commonly amino polysiloxane)
EC Number: Not applicable
Molecular Formula: Not applicable (polymeric amino-functional silicone)
Molecular Weight: High molecular weight polysiloxane
Synonyms: BRB Silanil 118, Amino-Functional Silicone Fluid, Amine Silicone, Amino Polysiloxane, Silicone Conditioning Agent, Silicone Softener, Amino Modified PDMS, BRB Silanil 118, Silanil 118, Silanil-118 Emulsifier, Silanil 118 Silicone Additive, BRB Silanil 118 Conditioning Agent, BRB Silanil 118 Silicone Emulsifier, Silanil 118 Silicone Surfactant, Silanil 118 Emulsion Stabilizer, Silanil 118 Personal Care Silicone, Silanil 118 Cosmetic Silicone, Silanil 118 Hair Conditioning Silicone, Silanil 118 Skin Conditioning Silicone, BRB 118 Silicone Fluid, Silanil 118 Functional Silicone, Silanil 118 Silicone Polymer, Silanil 118 Modified Silicone, Silanil 118 Silicone Co-Emulsifier, Silanil 118 Silicone Blend, Silanil 118 Technical Silicone, Silanil 118 High-Performance Silicone, Silanil 118 Cosmetic Additive, Silanil 118 Beauty Care Silicone, Silanil 118 Haircare Additive, Silanil 118 Skincare Additive, Silanil 118 Emollient Silicone, Silanil 118 Wet-Combing Agent, Silanil 118 Dry-Combing Agent, Silanil 118 Slip Enhancer, Silanil 118 Conditioning Polymer, Silanil 118 Siloxane Derivative, Silanil 118 Organosilicon Compound, Silanil 118 Organomodified Silicone, Silanil 118 Silicone Conditioning Polymer, Silanil 118 Surfactant Additive, Silanil 118 Foaming Control Silicone, Silanil 118 Spreadability Enhancer, Silanil 118 Detangling Silicone, Silanil 118 Conditioning Silicone Complex, Silanil 118 Silicone Softener, Silanil 118 Formulation Aid, Silanil 118 Performance Additive, Silanil 118 Process Additive, Silanil 118 Cosmetic Performance Polymer, Silanil 118 Specialty Silicone, Silanil 118 Premium Silicone Additive, Silanil 118 Siloxane Polymer, Silanil 118 Surface Modification Agent, Silanil 118 Deposition Aid, Silanil 118 Silicone Deposition Polymer, Silanil 118 Film-Forming Silicone, Silanil 118 Low-Viscosity Silicone, Silanil 118 High-Efficiency Silicone, Silanil 118 Silicone Processing Aid, Silanil 118 Personal Care Raw Material, Silanil 118 Industrial Silicone Emulsifier, Silanil 118 Silicone Fluid Concentrate, Silanil 118 Conditioning Fluid, Silanil 118 Premium Emulsifier, Silanil 118 Silicone Ingredient, Silanil 118 Haircare Ingredient, Silanil 118 Skincare Ingredient, Silanil 118 Polymer Additive, Silanil 118 Multifunctional Silicone, Silanil 118 Cosmetic Silicone Polymer, Silanil 118 Siloxane Emulsifier, Silanil 118 Silanol-Modified Silicone
APPLICATIONS
BRB Silanil 118 is used in shampoos.
BRB Silanil 118 enhances wet and dry combability.
BRB Silanil 118 improves softness and slip on hair.
BRB Silanil 118 is applied in hair conditioners and masks.
BRB Silanil 118 boosts shine and smoothness.
BRB Silanil 118 increases conditioning performance even at low dosage levels.
BRB Silanil 118 is used in body washes and skin cleansers.
BRB Silanil 118 enhances skin feel and reduces tightness.
BRB Silanil 118 improves foam creaminess and deposition.
BRB Silanil 118 is utilized in leave-on hair care formulations.
BRB Silanil 118 provides long-lasting conditioning.
BRB Silanil 118 reduces frizz and static.
BRB Silanil 118 is used in textile finishing.
BRB Silanil 118 imparts softness, lubrication, and anti-wrinkle properties.
BRB Silanil 118 improves fabric smoothness and drape.
BRB Silanil 118 is applied in industrial surface treatment.
BRB Silanil 118 enhances slip, water repellency, and abrasion resistance.
BRB Silanil 118 acts as a surface modifier for coatings and plastics.
BRB Silanil 118 is incorporated into emulsions and conditioners.
BRB Silanil 118 is compatible with cationic and nonionic surfactants.
BRB Silanil 118 supports deposition onto negatively charged substrates.
BRB Silanil 118 is used in waterborne coatings.
BRB Silanil 118 improves surface wetting on low-energy substrates.
BRB Silanil 118 enhances leveling and reduces surface defects.
BRB Silanil 118 is used in solventborne coatings.
BRB Silanil 118 provides slip and scratch resistance in cured films.
BRB Silanil 118 reduces cratering in high-performance coatings.
BRB Silanil 118 is used in printing inks.
BRB Silanil 118 improves wetting on plastics and foils.
BRB Silanil 118 enhances rub resistance in ink films.
BRB Silanil 118 is used in industrial adhesives.
BRB Silanil 118 improves substrate wetting during adhesive application.
BRB Silanil 118 reduces bubble formation in adhesive layers.
BRB Silanil 118 is used in sealant formulations.
BRB Silanil 118 improves flow and tooling properties.
BRB Silanil 118 enhances smoothness of cured sealant surfaces.
BRB Silanil 118 is used as an anti-foam agent.
BRB Silanil 118 suppresses foam generation during mixing.
BRB Silanil 118 ensures consistent viscosity in foam-prone formulations.
BRB Silanil 118 is used in pigment dispersion.
BRB Silanil 118 promotes wetting of hydrophobic pigments.
BRB Silanil 118 reduces flocculation in concentrated dispersions.
BRB Silanil 118 is used in UV-curable coatings.
BRB Silanil 118 improves flow of high-solid UV systems.
BRB Silanil 118 enhances slip without affecting cure response.
BRB Silanil 118 is used in polyolefin coatings.
BRB Silanil 118 improves adhesion on low-surface-energy plastics.
BRB Silanil 118 increases scratch resistance of polymer films.
BRB Silanil 118 is used in automotive refinishes.
BRB Silanil 118 enhances gloss uniformity in clearcoats.
BRB Silanil 118 reduces surface tension variations in topcoats.
BRB Silanil 118 is used in furniture and wood coatings.
BRB Silanil 118 improves leveling on porous wooden substrates.
BRB Silanil 118 reduces streaking and brush marks.
BRB Silanil 118 is used in coil coatings.
BRB Silanil 118 enhances film smoothness at high line speeds.
BRB Silanil 118 improves mar resistance of cured coatings.
BRB Silanil 118 is used in flexible packaging inks.
BRB Silanil 118 improves slip properties for high-speed packaging lines.
BRB Silanil 118 enhances print uniformity on flexible films.
BRB Silanil 118 is used in plastic compounding.
BRB Silanil 118 acts as a processing aid to reduce melt friction.
BRB Silanil 118 improves mold release in thermoplastic processing.
BRB Silanil 118 enhances physical properties without affecting color or gloss.
BRB Silanil 118 improves mar, slip, and abrasion resistance.
BRB Silanil 118 has minimal impact on mechanical strength of cured films.
BRB Silanil 118 should be stored in tightly closed containers.
BRB Silanil 118 remains stable under normal industrial storage conditions.
BRB Silanil 118 is widely used in coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants, and plastics for improved surface performance and process stability.
DESCRIPTION
BRB Silanil 118 is an amino-functional silicone fluid containing pendant amine groups along a polysiloxane backbone.
BRB Silanil 118 exhibits high affinity for keratin surfaces such as hair and skin.
BRB Silanil 118 forms a conditioning film that provides smoothness and shine.
BRB Silanil 118 has lower viscosity compared to standard PDMS oils.
BRB Silanil 118 disperses easily in cosmetic formulations.
BRB Silanil 118 can be emulsified into microemulsions or macroemulsions.
BRB Silanil 118 improves conditioning performance in sulfate-free and mild surfactant systems.
BRB Silanil 118 enhances deposition efficiency even in anionic-rich environments.
BRB Silanil 118 significantly reduces combing forces on wet and dry hair.
BRB Silanil 118 provides durable conditioning.
BRB Silanil 118 leaves a soft, silky feel without greasiness.
BRB Silanil 118 enhances gloss and reduces frizz.
BRB Silanil 118 is a silicone-based surface additive designed to enhance wetting and slip properties.
BRB Silanil 118 is widely used in aqueous, solventborne, and UV-curable systems.
BRB Silanil 118 reduces surface tension to improve substrate coverage.
BRB Silanil 118 appears as a clear to slightly hazy liquid.
BRB Silanil 118 is compatible with most resin systems and coating binders.
BRB Silanil 118 can be added during or after the dispersion stage.
BRB Silanil 118 provides anti-foam and foam-control performance.
BRB Silanil 118 improves flow and leveling in high-solid coatings.
BRB Silanil 118 maintains performance across a wide temperature range.
BRB Silanil 118 can react with certain functional groups under specific conditions.
BRB Silanil 118 demonstrates good stability in a wide pH range.
BRB Silanil 118 should be protected from strong oxidizing agents.
PROPERTIES
Chemical Nature: Amino-functional silicone fluid
Appearance: Clear to slightly hazy, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Very slight silicone odor
Viscosity: Typically low-to-medium (grade-dependent, often 300–1,000 cSt)
Density: ~0.97–0.99 g/cm³ at 25°C
Refractive Index: ~1.400–1.410
Flash Point: >100°C
Charge: Cationic in aqueous formulations (due to amine groups)
Solubility: Insoluble in water; dispersible via emulsifiers
Compatibility: Good with cationic and nonionic surfactants
pH Stability: Stable from ~4–9 (when emulsified)
Film-Forming: Forms flexible, lubricating conditioning films
Thermal Stability: High; retains properties under normal processing
Shelf Life: 12–24 months when stored properly
FIRST AID
Inhalation:
Move to fresh air if mist or vapor causes irritation.
Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Skin Contact:
Wash with soap and water.
Seek medical advice if irritation occurs.
Eye Contact:
Rinse thoroughly with water for several minutes.
Seek medical attention if discomfort continues.
Ingestion:
Rinse mouth and drink water.
Seek medical help if discomfort or symptoms occur.
Note to Physicians:
Treat irritation symptomatically; silicone fluids are low-toxicity.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged skin exposure.
Use gloves and goggles during industrial handling.
Ensure good ventilation during transfer and mixing.
Avoidance:
Avoid strong oxidizers and reactive chemicals.
Do not expose to excessive heat.
Spill Procedures:
Absorb with inert materials (sand, absorbent pads).
Clean with suitable detergent.
Dispose of waste according to regulations.
Storage:
Store in tightly closed containers.
Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
Protect from moisture and contamination.
