Silicones

Volatile Silicone Fluids - A range of volatile fluids for use in skincare, sun care, color cosmetics, hair care and antiperspirants / deodorant applications that offer benefits of non-stinging and non-cooling active delivery.

Product

INCI

Viscosity
(25°C, mPa.s)

Refractive  Index (nD25)

Flash Point

Thorcosil TCS-6500

Cyclomethicone

4.0 - 8.0

1.396 - 1.398

77°C (Tag Closed cup)

Thorcosil TCS-6600

Cyclomethicone

4.0 - 8.0

N/A

93°C (Pensky-Martens Closed cup)

Thorcosil TCS-6561

Cyclomethicone

4.0 - 8.0

1.390 - 1.410

82°C (Pensky-Martens Closed cup)

Thorcosil TCS-6562

Cyclomethicone

4.0 - 8.0

N/A

77°C (Pensky-Martens Closed cup)

Thorcosil PDMS .65

Hexamethyldisiloxane

~0.65

1.375

~ -5°C (Closed cup)>

Dimethicone Fluids - A versatile family of non-comedogenic, non greasy emollients that offer a range of benefits that include improved spreadability, lubricity, shine, and perceived and/or clinical skin protection.

Product

INCI

Viscosity
(25°C, mPa.s)

Refractive  Index (nD25)

Flash Point

Thorcosil PDMS-10

Dimethicone

10.0-15.0

N/A

>350°C (Closed cup)

Thorcosil PDMS 50

Dimethicone

45 - 55

~1.401

280°C (Closed cup)

Thorcosil PDMS 100

Dimethicone

90 - 110

~1.402

>300°C (Closed cup)

Thorcosil PDMS 350

Dimethicone

315 - 385

~1.403

300°C (Closed cup)

Thorcosil PDMS 1,000

Dimethicone

900 - 1100

~1.403>

300°C (Closed cup)

Thorcosil PDMS 5,000

Dimethicone

5000

<1.410

>300°C (Closed cup)

Thorcosil PDMS - 60,000

Dimethicone

57 000 - 63 000

<1.410 max

~300°C (Closed cup)

Silicone Gum Blends - Blends of both low and ultra-high viscosity fluids that offer improved substantivity, cushiony soft feel, and greater lubricity for both skin and hair care formulas.

Product

INCI

Viscosity
(25°C, mPa.s)

Refractive  Index (nD25)

Flash Point

Thorcosil TC-1251

Dimethicone

400,000-850,000

N/A

>350°C (Closed cup)

Thorcosil TC-1252

Dimethicone

400,000-850,000

N/A

>350°C (Closed cup)

Thorcosil TC-1233

Dimethicone

400,000-850,000

N/A

>350°C (Closed cup)

Thorcosil TC-1214D

Cyclopentasiloxane & Dimethiconol

5,000-8,000

1.38 ~ 1.42

71.5°C (Closed cup)

Thorcosil TC-1218

Dimethicone

>2,000

1.397

>105°C (Closed cup)

Thorcosil C-DMB

Cyclopentasiloxane & Dimethicone

6,000

N/A

>62°C

Thorcosil C-DM

Cyclopentasiloxane & Dimethicone

2,500 - 4,000

1.396 – 1.402

N/A

Thorcosil D-DML

Cyclopentasiloxane & Dimethicononol

4,000

1.410

N/A

Silicone Polyether - A family of silicone copolymers that are water soluble and dispersible that offers improved lubricity, foam stabilization, and hair conditioning benefits.

Product

INCI

Viscosity
(25°C, mPa.s)

Refractive  Index (nD25)

Flash Point

Thorcosil DMPE-12

PEG-12 Dimethicone

200-800

1.40 ~ 1.50

>101°C (Pensky-Martens Closed cup)

Thorcosil DMPEG-224

PEG/PPG - 22/24       Dimethicone

1800

1.446 - 1.450

180°C (Closed cup)

Silicone Emulsions- Easyto formulate ingredients for hair conditioning highlighting both wet and dry combing benefits with added shine.

Product

INCI

Viscosity
(25°C, mPa.s)

Refractive Index (nD25)

Flash Point

Thorcosil TC-1352

Dimethicone (and) Laureth-23 (and)

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

≥ 7000

N/A

>100°C (Closed cup)

Thorcosil TC-2115

Amidomethicone (and) Laureth-7 (and) Isolaureth-6 (and) Glycerin

≤100

N/A

>100°C (Closed cup)

Thorcosil TC-5075

Dimethicone (and) Sodium Laureth Sullfate

100

N/A

>100°C (Closed cup)

Functional Silicones - A family of organo-modified polydimethylsiloxanes that have improved substantivity, increased shine, and added lubricity for various skin, antiperspirant, and hair care applications.

Product

INCI

Viscosity
(25°C, mPa.s)

Refractive Index (nD25)

Flash Point

Thorcosil TCA-5560

Phenyl Trimethicone

16-60

1.45 ~ 1.48

>101°C (Closed cup)

Thorcosil PTDD

Phenyl Trimethicone (and) Diphenyl Dimethicone

5000 - 25 000

1.440 - 1.460

N/A

Thorcosil TC-6022

Stearoxytrimethylsilane & Stearyl Alcohol

N/A

N/A

>100°C (Closed cup)

Thorcosil TC-1210

Dimethicone &     Amodimethicone

~3500

1.407

~149°C