IOTA 345 Cyclopentasiloxane and Cyclohexasiloxane
Cyclopentasiloxane and Cyclohexasiloxane [INCI/CTFA]

Description

IOTA 345 is a mixture by cyclopentasiloxane and cyclohexasiloxane.
IOTA 345 is compatible with many cosmetic ingredients, it's bright, smooth, non-grease, low volatility, perform better than D5. it has no cold feel on skin and no long-lasting remains on skin and hair as its low vapor heat.
Technical index

Appearance: Colorless transparent fluid

Refractive index(25°C): 1.3900-1.4050

Specific gravity(25°C): 0.950-0.970

Viscosity(cst, 25°C): 3.0-8.0
Features

1. Easy to be emulsified

2. Compatible with many cosmetic ingredients

3. No long-term remains on skin and hair

Benefit

1. No oily and cold feeling

2. Smooth and silky feel to skin and hair

3. Volatile silicone

Applications

IOTA 345 can be used in cream or lotion for skin care and hair care, in massage cream, and in antiperspirants, etc.

How to use?

IOTA 345 can be used alone or mixed with other cosmetic fluids, such as mineral oils, isopropanol, nutritional oils, to obtain a stable solution.
It can be diluted with high viscosity silicone oils.

The recommended usage: 1-20%.

Package

Packed in 25kg or 200kg drums.

Storage and transport

1. The product is flammable, avoiding from heat, open flames and other sources of ignition.
2. Prevent from the exposure of moisture, acid, alkalis and other impurities.

3. Shelf life: 24 months at room temperature.