Personal Care Silicone for Skin, Hair & Sun Care
D5 Blend / Personal Care GradeM-1401 is a premium cyclopentasiloxane (D5) and dimethicon blend specifically formulated for personal care applications. It combines the light, volatile spreading of D5 with the film-forming smoothness of dimethicon to deliver a distinctive silky, non-greasy skin feel with excellent spreadability and emolliency. Ideal for skin care lotions, hair care serums, sun care formulas and color cosmetics.
| Product Type | Cyclopentasiloxane & Dimethicon Blend |
|---|---|
| CAS No. (D5 Component) | 541-02-6 |
| Appearance | Clear colorless to light yellow liquid |
| Odor | Almost odorless |
| Density (25°C) | 0.95–0.96 g/cm³ |
| Refractive Index (25°C) | 1.395–1.405 |
| Viscosity (cps, 25°C) | 5–50 (varies by blend ratio) |
| Boiling Point (D5) | ~210°C |
| Flash Point | >75°C |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; miscible with alcohols, esters, silicones and hydrocarbon solvents |
| Skin Feel | Silky, smooth, non-greasy, quick-spreading, dry velvety finish |
| Function | Emollient, sensory modifier, spreading agent, film-former |
| Packaging | 5KG, 25KG, 200KG drum |
M-1401 cyclopentasiloxane & dimethicon blend — personal care grade
Typical formulation application: skin care, hair care, sun care
Light emollient for face creams, body lotions and moisturizers. Improves glide and absorption without a heavy residue.
Adds silky shine and anti-frizz properties to hair serums, conditioners and leave-in treatments without weighing hair down.
Improves the sensory profile of SPF products — light, non-sticky spreadability and a dry-finish feel preferred by consumers.
Used in foundations, lipsticks and BB creams as a pigment wetting agent and smooth texture additive for even application.
Volatile D5 carrier for active delivery in roll-on and spray antiperspirant formulations.
Gentle cleansing base for make-up removers and cleansing wipes with excellent oil-phase solubility.
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