Silicones improve the sensory and effectiveness of deodorants

For many consumers, daily use of antiperspirants (AP) and deodorants (DEO) is a must to keep them fresh and dry. The antiperspirant actives, such as aluminum salts, are effective in controlling perspiration, but they are tacky or sticky and give a draggy sensation on skin. With silicone ingredients in their APDEO, consumers with an active lifestyle benefit from high performance products that combine the effective release of AP actives with skin care benefits.

It is widely recognized that silicones are critical components to antiperspirants- delivering consumer desirable attributes and ease of processability with minimal to no effect on the efficacy. There are various forms of antiperspirants to choose from to fit consumer preferences. Silicones are used in the systems to deliver actives, enhance glide, mask white residue, stabilize formulations, and provide light and dry feel. Silicone emulsifiers effectively stabilize clear gels; silicone emollients provide smooth glide and dry feel to most forms.

Our product offerings for APDEO

Our wide range of high performance and standard silicone products under the PURESIL™ and MIRASIL™ brands use a variety of silicone ingredients in the following categories:

  • Volatile dimethicone and cyclopentasiloxane 
  • Dimethicone fluids, with viscosity from 2cst to 500,000 cst, volatile to non-volatile;
  • Gum blends with volatile or non-volatile silicone carriers
  • Phenyl modified silicones: phenyl trimethicone, diphenyl dimethicone, etc.
  • Silicone emulsifiers: water in silicone emulsifier, water in silicone and oil emulsifier, etc.
  • Silicone elastomer gels in a range of carrier fluids, volatile to nonvolatile, silicone to naturally derived organic carrier

Why partner with Elkem Silicones?

In addition to our current offering, we continue to launch new products to support customers in innovation and improve on sustainability. Our knowledgeable staff and state-of-the-art application labs can assist you in creating your next innovative formulations. 

Check out our product selector guide and contact our experts and distribution partners in your area for more information.

Antiperspirant & Deodorants Selector Guide

    Product name
    Mirasil™    		 INCI name Typical physical properties Functions / Benefits Use level
    Viscosity
    at 25ºC (mPa.s)    		 Specific Gravity
    at 25ºC    		 Refractive index
    at 25ºC    		 Flash Point (ºC)
    CM5 HP Cyclopentasiloxane 3.9 0.95 1,395 80
    • Highly volatile carriers
    • Non-VOC cosmetic carrier
    • Broad compatibility with cosmetic ingredients
    • Transient emollient
    • Non comedogenic
    • Ease formulation of light, clear and anhydrous systems
    • Easy spreading and quick absorption
    • Dry touch
    • Soft and silky skin feel
    • D4 content <0.1% 
    		 1 - 10%
    DM2 Dimethicone 2.0 0.87 1,391 85
    • Low viscosity, volatile dimethicone
    • Non-VOC cosmetic carrier
    • Broad compatibility with cosmetic ingredients
    • Transient emolient
    • Easy spreading and quick absorption
    • Dry touch
    • Light and non-greasy skin feel
    • Smooth and soft sensory
    • D4, D5, D6 contents <0.1% respectively
    		 0.5 - 10%

     

      Product name
      MIRASIL™      		 INCI name Typical physical properties Functions / Benefits Use level
      Viscosity
      at 25ºC (mPa.s)      		 Refractive index
      at 25ºC      		 Flash Point (ºC)
      DM 5 Dimethicone 5 1 396 130
      • Low to medium viscosity dimethicone
      • Non volatile, high spreading cosmetic carrier
      • Lubricious, moisturizing sensory
      • Light and non-greasy skin feel
      • Smooth and soft sensory feel
      • D4, D5, D6 contents <0.1% each
      		 0,5% to 10%
      DM 10 10 1 399 > 180
      DM 20 20 1 400 240
      DM 50 50 1 401 300
      DM 100 100 1 402 300
      DM 350 350 1 403 300
      DM 500 500 1 403 300
      DM 1000 1000 1 403 300
      DM 5000 5000 1 404 300
      • Smooth and soft sensory
      • Increased richness and sensory durability with higher molecular weight
      • Shine
      		 0,5% to 5%
      DM 60 000 60 000 1 404 300
      DM 300 000 300 000 1 404 300
      DM 500 000 500 000 1 404 300

       

        Product name
        Mirasil™        		 INCI name Typical physical properties Key Features and Benefits Use level
        Phenyl Si gum
        content (%)        		 Carrier Viscosity
        (mPa.s)        		 Refractive Index
        at 25ºC
        Phenyl Silicone Fluid
        PTM Phenyl Trimethicone  None None 22 1,459
        • Broad compatibility with organic ingredients
        • High shine
        • Smooth, light and non-greasy feel
        • Reduce tackiness in sunscreens
        		 0.5 - 10%
        Phenyl Silicone Gum Blends 
        P-DPDM Phenyl Trimethicone (and) Diphenyl Dimethicone 15 Phenyl Trimethicone 12 500 1,454
        • Long lasting shine
        • Excellent slip
        • Durable lubricious and soft sensory feel 
        		 2 - 10%
        C-DPDM Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Diphenyl Dimethicone 15 Cyclopentasiloxane 2000 1,404
        BRIGHT C15-19 Alkane (and) Diphenyl Dimethicone 20 C15-19 Alkane 1500 1,444
        •  Durable dry silky and slipery feel
        •  Long lasting shine 
        		 0.5 - 5%
        SERUM Cyclopentasiloxane (and) C15-19 Alkane (and) Dimethiconol (and) Diphenyl Dimethicone (and) Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone  18 Cyclopentasiloxane and C15-19 Alkane 800 1,410
        • A unique serum optimized for multifuctional benefits and ease of formulation
        • Impart smooth, softness, lubricity and shine
        •  Help dispersing physical sunscreen
        		 5 - 25%
          Product name
          MIRASIL™          		 INCI name Typical physical properties Key Features and Benefits Use level
          Active
          content (%)             		 Carrier Viscosity
          (mPa.s)
           Silicone Gum in Volatile Carrier
          C-DM Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone 30 Cyclopentasiloxane 3500
          •  Lasting silky, soft and lubricious skin feel
          •  Durable on skin
          •  Water repellency          		 3 - 10%
          C-DMB 15 6000
          C-DM 2022* 15 6000
          C-DML 15 6000
          C-DML LV 11 1750
          C-DML MV 12 2300
          C-DML HV 16 7000
           C-DML 1022* 15 6500
          C-DML 1022 HV* 18 9000
           Silicone Gum in Non-Volatile Carrier
          D-DMB Dimethicone 15 Dimethicone 3300 • Moisturizing skin feel
          • Carrier for hydrosensitive actives
          • Long lasting silky, soft and lubricious skin feel
          • Water repellency
          • D5 alternative carrier          		 3 - 10%
          D-DML Dimethicone (and) Dimethiconol 12 4500
          D-DML LV 12 1500
          D-DML MV 20 10 500
          D-DML HV 16 8500
          D-DML 1032* 16 4800

          *Only available in Asia Pacific region

            Product name Mirasil™ INCI name Typical physical properties Key Features and Benefits Use level
            Specific gravity
            at 25ºC            		 Refractive Index
            at 25ºC            		 Viscosity
            (mPa.s)
            Silicone HALS  (Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer)
            ADMH 395 Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone 0.98 1,407 10 000
            • Patented amino silicones technology
            • Antioxidant and radical scavenger capacity
            • Help dispersing physical UV filters
            • Soft and light skin feel
            • Non-yellowing 
            		 0.5 - 3%
            ADMH 3900 0.98 1,407 90 000
            ADMH 403 0.98 1,408 250
            ADMH B 100 C15-19 Alkane (and) Propoxytetramethyl
            Piperidinyl Dimethicone             		 0.88 1,428 2000
            Alkyl Functional Silicones
             CAPRYLYL TSO Caprylyl Methicone 0.84 1,413 4 mm²/s
            • Moderate volatility
            • High compatibility with a broad range of oils
            • Help dispersing physical UV filters
            • Improve spreading of vegetable oils
            • Light skin feel
            • Moderate slip
            		 5 - 20%
            CETYL DM Cetyl Dimethicone 0.90 1,413 230
            • Broad compatibility with cosmetic ingredients
            • Sustainability on skin
            • Impart smoothness, slipperiness and shine on skin
            • Skin moisturization
            		 1 - 5%
            STEARYL DM Stearyl Dimethicone     250 (40°C)
            • Soft wax melts on skin contact
            • Broad compatibility with cosmetic ingredients
            • Sustainability on skin
            • Impart smoothness, slipperiness and shine on skin
            • Water repellency
            		 0.5 - 5%
              Product name
              PURESIL™              		 INCI name Typical physical properties Functions / Benefits Use level
              Carrier Viscosity
              (mPa.s)              		 Crosspolymer
              (%)
               BSG 200 Dimethicone (and)
              Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer              		 Non volatile Dimethicone 100 000 - 400 000 20-30
              • Wrinkle masking
              • Improve payout
              • Longer playtime
              • Lasting skin feel
              • SPF boosting
              • Carrier for hydrosensitive actives 
              		 5% to 40%
               BSG 200S Non volatile Dimethicone 60 000 - 120 000 20-30
              BSG 5041 Non volatile Dimethicone 300 000 - 500 000 20-30
              D 308 High volatile Dimethicone 50 000 - 100 000 5-10
              • Light and delicate feel
              • Easy spread
              • Non D5 carrier,for hydro sensitive actives
              BSG 650 DF Dimethicone (and)
              Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (and) Phenyl Trimethicone (and ) Stearyl Dimethicone              		 Volatile Dimethicone and Phenyl Trimethicone and Stearyl Dimethicone 10 000 - 60 000 5-10
              • Added shine
              • Lasting moisturizing feel
              • Organic compatibility
              • Carrier for hydrosensitive actives 
               BSG 250 Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone (and) Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Non volatile Dimethicone
              Volatile Cyclopentasiloxane              		 100 000 - 400 000 20-30
              • Soft yet powdery feel
              • Wrinkle masking
              BSG 350 Cyclopentasiloxane (and)
              Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer              		 Cyclopentasiloxane 20 000 - 60 000 5-10
              • Powdery and smooth feel
              • No residue
               BSG 5040 Cyclopentasiloxane 350 000 - 550 000 10-20
              • Wrinkle masking
              • Powdery and smooth feel
              • Thickening agent
              • No residue
              • Matte effect
              CHM01 Cyclohexasiloxane (and)
              Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer              		 Cyclohexasiloxane 120 000 - 300 000 20-30
              • Non greasy skin feel
              • Longer playtime compare to D5 carrier
              ORG01 C13-15 Alkane (and)
              Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer              		 Naturally derived alkane 120 000 - 300 000 10-20
              • Natural and sustainable positioning
              • >80% derived from Sugar Cane
              • Organic compatibility
              • SPF boosting
              • Alternative to D5 and non-VOC
              Product name
              MirasilTM              		 INCI name Typical physical properties Functions / Benefits Use level
              Carrier Viscosity
              (mPa.s)              		 Crosspolymer
              (%)
               D-DMX 17 Dimethicone (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer Non volatile Dimethicone 300 000 12
              • Ultra-light silky skin feel
              • Quick absorbency feel
              • Carrier for hydrosensitive actives 
              		 5% to 40%
              C-DMX 12 Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer Cyclopentasiloxane 415 000 12
              • Light weight nourishing feel
              • Wrinkle masking
                Product name
                MIRASIL™                		 INCI name Typical physical properties Functions / Benefits Use level
                Active (%) HLB (calculated) Viscosity
                (mPa.s)                		 Refractive Index
                at 25ºC
                Dimethicone Copolyols 
                DMCO PEG/PPG 22/24 Dimethicone 100 13 1 800 1 446
                • Foam  booster and stabilizer
                • Non irritating
                • Light soft feel
                • Water soluble
                • Coemulsifier
                		 0,5% to 3%
                PEG 12 DM PEG-12 Dimethicone 100 14 500 1 457
                Emulsifiers
                C-DMP Cyclopentasiloxane (and) PEG/PPG 18/18
                Dimethicone                		 11 2 < 100 1 397
                • Emulsifier for water-in-silicone emulsions
                • Versitle formulation aid for AP-DEO, skin cream and makeup
                • Capable of creating medium to high consistency formulation textures
                • Cold process
                • Light soft feel
                		 6% to 24%
                BALANCE Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone 100 3 1 100 1 436
                • Emulsifier for water-in-silicone+oil and water-in-oil emulsions
                • Stable formulations using very few ingredients
                • Cold process
                • Differentiated textures from light to high viscosity
                • Light soft feel
                		 1% to 3%