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PEG-10 DIMETHICONE

PEG-10 Dimethicone is used leave-in sprays and detangling lotions.
PEG-10 Dimethicone reduces breakage and improves softness without heaviness.
PEG-10 Dimethicone enhances shine and manageability in clear systems.

CAS Number: 68937-54-2
EC Number: 614-822-8
Chem/IUPAC Name: Methoxy-[3-(2-methoxyethoxy)propyl]-methyl-trimethylsilyloxysilane
Molecular Formula: C26H58O11Si2
Molecular Weight: ~576 g/mol (average, depends on polymer chain length)

SYNONYMS:
silIcones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated (10 mol EO average molar ratio), PEG-10 dimethicone (600 cst), 8PR7V1SVM0, KF-6017, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE (HLB 4.5), RefChem:8045, Gransurf 77, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dimethylsiloxane Ethylene Oxide Block Copolymer, Polyethylene Glycol (10) Dimethicone, Polyoxyethylene (10) Dimethicone, Siloxanes and Silicones di-Me 3-Hydroxypropyl Ethoxylated, INCI PEG-10 Dimethicone, Ethoxylated dimethicone (10), Ethoxylated 3-Hydroxypropyl Methyl Dimethyl Siloxanes

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 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.
PEG-10 Dimethicone is a polyethylene glycol derivative of Dimethicone (q.v.) containing an average of 10 moles of ethylene oxide.
PEG-10 Dimethicone is a type of silicone made up of repeating units of siloxane with two methyl groups attached.

PEG-10 Dimethicone is fat-loving in nature.
PEG-10 Dimethicone is polyethylene glycol and 10 indicates the number of PEG molecules attached.
The number increase increases the bulkiness of copolymer.

PEG-10 Dimethicone is water-loving in nature.
So, when combined, PEG-10 Dimethicone brings the qualities of both the molecules individually.
PEG-10 Dimethicone is a silicone emulsifier that helps water and silicone oils to mix nicely together.

PEG-10 Dimethicone can also be used together with plant oil + silicone oil mixtures.
PEG-10 dimethicone is a synthetic blend of polyethylene glycol and skin-protecting silicone that conditions skin and hair.
PEG-10 Dimethicone is an excellent silicone-based surfactant for all classes of personal care formulas, particularly well suited in skin care.

Substantivity and gloss tend to be higher with increasing molecular weight and PEG-10 Dimethicone is the highest molecular weight surfactant.
PEG-10 Dimethicone consists of two distinct structures: a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) portion (shown in "m" bracket below); and a polyethylene oxide (PEO) graft chains.

For example, a broad range of HLB values is possible by varying the molecular weight ratio of PDMS to PEO.
Generally, the higher the ratio, the lower the HLB value.
The viscosity of the surfactants can be altered by varying the molecular weight at a fixed PDMS:PEO weight ratio.

PEG-10 Dimethicone has very low surface tension (~22 dynes/cm) and acts as a nonionic dispersant and/or emulsifier in mixed silicone/organic oil systems.
PEG-10 Dimethicone is a pale-yellow viscous liquid.

Incorporated in personal care applications, it feels lubricious, adds gloss, and reduces static in hair care applications.
PEG-10 Dimethicone is non-ionic polyalkyleneoxide modified polydimethylsiloxane with unique surfactant properties, like lower surface tension, excellent water solubility, anti-static, smooth feeling, foaming-stable properties etc.

USES and APPLICATIONS of PEG-10 DIMETHICONE:
PEG-10 Dimethicone is used end-blocked with an active hydroxyl group that can be added to various organic systems to improve surface properties such as mar resistance, anti-blocking and softness.
PEG-10 Dimethicone is used to provide lubricity for fibres and metals.

PEG-10 Dimethicone can also be reacted with organic polymers such as polyurethane.
Skin Care uses of PEG-10 Dimethicone: Lightweight, water-based moisturizers and face gels.
PEG-10 Dimethicone is used on-greasy lotions for oily or acne-prone skin.

PEG-10 Dimethicone delivers soft after-feel and enhanced spreadability.
PEG-10 Dimethicone supports formulation of breathable, clean-feel skincare.
Applications of PEG-10 Dimethicone: Hair Care, and Transparent 2-in-1 shampoos and co-wash formulas.

PEG-10 Dimethicone is used silicone emulsifier designed to prepare low viscosity water-in-silicone and water-in-silicone and organic oil emulsions.
PEG-10 Dimethicone is used silicone surfactant to prepare low viscosity dispersion of fillers or pigments in silicone fluids and/or organic oils.

PEG-10 Dimethicone can be used in a wide range of personal care applications.
PEG-10 Dimethicone, often referred to as polyethylene glycol dimethicone, is a synthetic material widely used in cosmetics due to its unique properties.

PEG-10 Dimethicone has a smooth feel, helps create a soft, creamy texture, and also acts as a moisturizer, which helps retain skin moisture.
PEG-10 Dimethicone is often found in shampoos, conditioners, facial creams, and makeup products, where it adds shine and smooths the skin.
PEG-10 Dimethicone is created through chemical processes, making it a synthetic ingredient.

PEG-10 Dimethicone's production involves combining polyethylene glycol and dimethicones, a type of silicone material, to achieve the desired properties.
By using PEG-10 Dimethicone, cosmetic manufacturers can offer products that provide not only aesthetic pleasure but also long-lasting comfort to consumers.

PEG-10 Dimethicone provides excellent conditioning and moisturizing, leaving the skin or hair smooth and hydrated.
PEG-10 Dimethicone acts as an effective emollient, helping improve cosmetic products' texture and appearance.
PEG-10 Dimethicone is widely used as an ideal emulsifier for silicone oil and other oil-phase in personal care products.

PEG-10 Dimethicone is a multi-functional product designed to serve as an emulsifier for water-in-oil (W/O) and water-in-silicone (W/Si) emulsions, as well as a nonionic surfactant.
With an HLB value of approximately 4.5, it offers increased heat stability and an effective cost-performance balance.
PEG-10 Dimethicone finds applications in various products, including facial creams, body lotions, and liquid foundations.

-Cleansing Systems uses of PEG-10 Dimethicone:
Facial cleansers, body washes, and micellar products.
PEG-10 Dimethicone boosts mildness and post-wash skin comfort.

PEG-10 Dimethicone reduces irritation in surfactant-heavy systems.
PEG-10 Dimethicone maintains clarity and stability in transparent formulas.

USE & BENEFITS of PEG-10 DIMETHICONE:
PEG-10 Dimethicone when used on skin forms a protective layer on it since it cannot penetrate the skin.
PEG-10 Dimethicone protects the skin from dehydrating by reducing the loss of moisture from it.

Silicones i.e. dimethicones are well-known for providing silky and non-greasy feel, the PEG-10 dimethicone also exerts a similar effect in the product in which it is being used.
When PEG-10 Dimethicone forms a film on the surface of hair or the skin it also protects the skin from external factors like toxins, dirt, and microbes.

PEG-10 Dimethicone is also known to show conditioning effects in hair, the dimethicone molecule slips in between water molecules collecting dirt, microbes, while the PEG provides hydration to the hair shaft.
PEG-10 Dimethicone also brings a luster on the hair keeping them untangled.

As a result, PEG-10 Dimethicone is used to make the hair looks shiny, silky, and lustrous.
PEG-10 Dimethicone is used in formulations of shampoos, conditioners, creams, lotions, and other skin and hair care products.

PURPOSE AND BENEFITS of PEG-10 DIMETHICONE:
The benefit of PEG-10 Dimethicone lies in its ability to ensure versatility and effectiveness in cosmetic products.
PEG-10 Dimethicone serves as an emulsifier, helping to combine oil-based and water-based components into a homogeneous texture.
This is especially important in formulas such as creams or lotions, where the balance between hydration and nourishment is essential.

In addition, PEG-10 Dimethicone provides a soft, silky feel to the skin’s surface, which is due to its subtle slip.
This property allows products to spread easily, reducing friction and ensuring even coverage.
Another outstanding advantage of PEG-10 Dimethicone is its ability to protect the skin and hair from moisture loss.

By creating a thin, almost invisible barrier, PEG-10 Dimethicone helps to lock in moisture, preventing it from evaporating.
This effect is especially valued in the cold season, when environmental conditions are dry and aggressive.
In hair, PEG-10 Dimethicone reduces frizz, adds smoothness and shine, so it is often used in shampoos and conditioners to enhance their conditioning effect.

Continuing, PEG-10 Dimethicone is worth mentioning this ingredient’s contribution to the longevity of cosmetic products.
Due to its chemical composition, PEG-10 Dimethicone stabilizes formulas, helping to maintain the product’s effectiveness and texture even under more difficult storage conditions.

PEG-10 Dimethicone also reduces the stickiness of the product, making cosmetics more pleasant to use.
This attention to detail not only improves the user experience, but also provides confidence in the quality of the products.
The uniqueness also lies in the fact that PEG-10 Dimethicone can be used in various cosmetic categories – from makeup bases to sunscreens.

PEG-10 Dimethicone subtly combines aesthetics with functionality, forming a balance between beauty and skin care.
PEG-10 Dimethicone is an ingredient that not only complements the product, but also actively contributes to improving its quality.

FUNCTIONAL USES, BENEFITS & CHARACTERISTICS IN FORMULATION of PEG-10 DIMETHICONE:
Emollient / skin feel modifier: PEG-10 Dimethicone improves slip, smoothness, reduces tackiness, gives a silky, smooth sensory impression.
Solubilizer / dispersing aid: because of its PEG moiety, PEG-10 Dimethicone can help solubilize / compatibilize less polar or oily ingredients in emulsions or mixed-phase systems.

Cosmetic emulsions / silicone-in-water / oil-in-water systems: PEG-10 Dimethicone is used to help stabilize or blend silicones with aqueous or semi-aqueous phases, or to enable silicone derivatives to be more compatible.
(For instance, supplier references mention that PEG-10 Dimethicone is designed for preparing oil-in-water and silicone-in-water emulsions.)
Hair / skin conditioning: PEG-10 Dimethicone can help with spread, film formation, humectancy or manageability enhancements.

Texture / sensory tuning: PEG-10 Dimethicone helps reduce “silicone dryness” or tack, balancing between silicone gloss and hydration.
Use in leave-on / rinse-off products: widely used in cosmetic products; in safety reviews, PEG-10 Dimethicone was reported to be used in 214 leave-on cosmetic products (versus very few rinse-off) per a CIR safety review document.

WHAT IS PEG-10 DIMETHICONE USED FOR?
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 PEG-10 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.

ORIGIN of PEG-10 DIMETHICONE:
PEG-10 Dimethicone is obtained by combining polyethylene glycol (PEG) having 10 moles of ethylene oxide with dimethicone, that is obtained from a series of reactions involving silica and methyl chloride.

WHAT DOES PEG-10 DIMETHICONE DO IN A FORMULATION?
*EMULSIFYING
*HAIR CONDITIONING
*SKIN CONDITIONING

PEG-10 Dimethicone is considered safe for use in personal care products by The Cosmetics Ingredient Review (CIR) panel.

ALTERNATIVES of PEG-10 DIMETHICONE:
*COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE
*BUTYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE

FUNCTIONS of PEG-10 DIMETHICONE:
*Surfactant
*Film-forming agent
*Emulsifier
*Sensory Modifier
*Hair conditioning
*Skin conditioning

KEY FEATURES of PEG-10 DIMETHICONE:
*High HLB emulsifier – ideal for water-based and alcohol-based systems.
*Water- and alcohol-dispersible silicone.
*Lightweight, rinse-friendly conditioning for hair and skin.
*PEG-10 Dimethicone enhances spreadability and silky feel in emulsions and gels.
*Excellent compatibility with surfactants and actives.
*Low build-up, smooth rinse-off – perfect for daily-use products.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES of PEG-10 DIMETHICONE:
Physical Parameters Value:
Appearance Colourless to pale yellow liquid
Refractive index 1.430
Viscosity 300
Specific Gravity 1
Solubility Water-dispersible, alcohol-soluble

FUNCTION(S) of PEG-10 DIMETHICONE IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS
*HAIR CONDITIONING
PEG-10 Dimethicone leaves the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and / or imparts volume

*SKIN CONDITIONING
PEG-10 Dimethicone maintains the skin in good condition

FORMULATION GUIDELINES of PEG-10 DIMETHICONE:
Designed to be formulated in water-in-oil and water-in-silicone emulsions.
Applications of PEG-10 Dimethicone include (but are not limited to) skin care, color cosmetic, sun care and hair care formulations.
Suggested use level is 1-4%.
Must be mixed before use.
Add PEG-10 Dimethicone to the oil phase of all emulsion types.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of PEG-10 DIMETHICONE:
CAS Number: 68937-54-2
Chem/IUPAC Name: Methoxy-[3-(2-methoxyethoxy)propyl]-methyl-trimethylsilyloxysilane
EINECS/ELINCS No: 614-822-8
COSING REF No: 57344
CAS number: 68937-54-2 (commonly cited)
EC / EINECS number: 614-822-8 is listed in some ingredient / registry databases for PEG-10 Dimethicone
Alternative or related CAS / trade IDs: Some supplier sheets refer to “Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl, ethoxylated” under CAS 102783-01-7 as a variant or related product (e.g. a specific grade)
Synonyms / INCI / technical names: (list given below)
Purity / grade: supplier listings often advertise “≥99.0%” purity for the PEG-10 dimethicone substance itself (anhydrous basis)
Appearance / state: A transparent to light yellow viscous liquid
Melting / freezing point: Reported as −14 °C (i.e., remains liquid below freezing in mild cold)

Viscosity: A supplier MSDS (for a related formulation) gives ~200–500 cps (25 °C) for a high concentration product in which PEG-10
Dimethicone is 96–99% of formulation
Flash point: >100 °C (closed cup) in that SDS sheet of the formulation (SiCare-2215)
Solubility: Essentially insoluble in water (or only very limited solubility),
but soluble / dispersible in oils, silicones, organic solvents, and in systems compatible with PEG segments
Density / specific gravity: Supplier catalog sources sometimes quote densities (though variable).
For instance, one listing on Alibaba (less rigorous) cites 0.935–0.965 g/cm³ (at 25 °C) for a PEG-10 Dimethicone sample
Refractive index: Some sources (less formal) list refractive index
Stability / reactivity: Chemically stable under normal cosmetic formulation conditions.
Should avoid strong acids, bases or strong oxidizers
Chemical Formula: C26H58O11Si2
Molecular Weight: ~576 g/mol (average, depends on polymer chain length)

FIRST AID MEASURES of PEG-10 DIMETHICONE:
-Description of first-aid measures
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
No data available

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of PEG-10 DIMETHICONE:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up dry.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of PEG-10 DIMETHICONE:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of PEG-10 DIMETHICONE:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Safety glasses
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter A
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.

HANDLING and STORAGE of PEG-10 DIMETHICONE:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of PEG-10 DIMETHICONE:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available