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PEG-10 Dimethicone is a type of silicone, which is a synthetic polymer, containing repeating units of elemental silicone and oxygen.
PEG-10 Dimethicone, also known as polydimethylsiloxane, is composed of organic carbon-based groups attached to a linear inorganic backbone of silicon and oxygen.
PEG-10 Dimethicone acts as an emulsifier and conditioner for the skin and hair.
CAS: 68937-54-2
EINECS: 614-822-8
Synonyms
POLY(DIMETHYLSILOXANE-B-ETHYLENE OXIDE), METHYL TERMINATED;POLY[DIMETHYLSILOXANE-CO-METHYL(3-HYDROXYPROPYL)SILOXANE]-GRAFT-POLY(ETHYLENE GLYCOL) METHYL ETHER;POLY(DIMETHYLSILOXANE-CO-ETHYLENE OXIDE), AB BLOCK COPOLYMER;SiloxanesandSilicones,di-Me,3-hydroxypropylMe,ethoxylated;DIMETHYLSILOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE BLOCK COPOLYMER;ETHYLENE OXIDE-DIMETHYLSILOXANE-ETHYLENE OXIDE BLOCK POLYMER,HYDROXYL TERMINATED;Ethylene oxide-dimethylsiloxane-ethylene oxide block polymer;PEG-9 DIMETHICONE
PEG-10 Dimethicone is an emulsifier, light conditioner, skin emollient, and has a wide range of applications in personal care products including hand sanitizers (providing moisturizing, emolliency and lubricating properties), leave-in hair products, shampoos, skin care lotions & shaving soaps.
PEG-10 Dimethicone imparts a soft silky feel to the hair and functions as a humectant and emollient in skin care products.
PEG-10 Dimethicone is stable in neutral, mildly acidic or alkaline aqueous solutions.
PEG-10 Dimethicone's stability is reduced by strong acid or alkali.
PEG-10 Dimethicone forms dense stable foam in aqueous products and is an effective wetting agent and emulsifier.
PEG-10 Dimethicone acts as a wetting agent.
PEG-10 Dimethicone is silicone glycol surfactant that decreases surface tension of water at low concentrations of 0.1%.
PEG-10 Dimethicone enhances the particle size distribution and allows the uniform coating of actives or of film formers.
PEG-10 Dimethicone is mainly used in spray products.
PEG-10 Dimethicone is a Dimethicone copolyol used in a wide range of personal care applications (hair care, shaving products, skin cleansing, skin care, deodorants and antiperspirants).
PEG-10 Dimethicone is designed for the preparation of oil in water and silicone in water emulsions.
PEG-10 Dimethicone Chemical Properties
Melting point: −14 °C
Boiling point: >250°C
Density: 1.035 g/mL at 25 °C
Refractive index: n20/D 1.455
Fp: >230 °F
Form: Liquid
Specific Gravity: 1.09
EPA Substance Registry System: PEG-10 Dimethicone (68937-54-2)
Uses
PEG-10 Dimethicone is a silicone copolymer that is an inert synthetic compound that is heat-resistant and rubbery, and is used in sealants, adhesives, lubricants, medical applications, cookware, and insulation.
PEG-10 Dimethicone is a type of silicone, and silicones form a film over the skin’s surface through which oxygen and other nutrients can pass.
Skin care: PEG-10 Dimethicone works to condition, lubricate, and protect the skin.
The combination of silicone and methyl group in dimethicone provides water resistance but also keeps them flexible, thus working as an ideal lubricant.
The large molecular size of PEG-10 Dimethicone prevents it from getting absorbed into the skin and thus prevents harmful substances like bacteria and pollutants from entering the skin.
PEG-10 Dimethicone is therefore a skin protectant
Hair care: PEG-10 Dimethicone’s hydrophobic portion works to make hair shiny and slippery, and also prevents tangles.
Furthermore, the water-soluble portion of PEG-10 Dimethicone prevents product build-up, which is a common problem for other non-water soluble silicones.
