Antiperspirant & Deodorants
Stay active and fresh all day while caring for your skin with silicones
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 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
Volatile Silicones
| Product name MIRASIL(TM) |
INCI name | Typical physical properties | Functions / Benefits | Use level | ||
| Viscosity at 25ºC (mm2/s) |
Refractive index at 25ºC |
Flash Point (ºC) | ||||
| CM5 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 3,9 | 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% in Mirasil™ CM5HP / Mirasil™ CM5L |
1% to 10% |
| CM5 HP / CM5 L | Cyclopentasiloxane | 3,9 | 1 395 | 80 | ||
| DM2 | Dimethicone | 2 | 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, D6, D6 contents <0.1% respectively |
0,5% to 10% |
Silicone Fluids
| 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 2 | Dimethicone | 2 | 0,87 | 85 | • 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 5 | Dimethicone | 5 | 1 396 | 130 | ||
| DM 10 | Dimethicone | 10 | 1 399 | > 180 | ||
| DM 20 | Dimethicone | 20 | 1 400 | 240 | ||
| DM 50 | Dimethicone | 50 | 1 401 | 300 | ||
| DM 100 | Dimethicone | 100 | 1 402 | 300 | ||
| DM 350 | Dimethicone | 350 | 1 403 | 300 | ||
| DM 500 | Dimethicone | 500 | 1 403 | 300 | ||
| DM 1000 | Dimethicone | 1000 | 1 403 | 300 | ||
| DM 5000 | Dimethicone | 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 | Dimethicone | 60 000 | 1 404 | 300 | ||
| DM 300 000 | Dimethicone | 300 000 | 1 404 | 300 | ||
| DM 500 000 | Dimethicone | 500 000 | 1 404 | 300 | ||
Silicone Fluids Specialties
| Product Type |
Product name MIRASIL™ |
INCI name | Typical physical properties | Functions / Benefits | Use level | ||
| Specific gravity at 25ºC |
Refractive Index at 25ºC |
Viscosity (mPa.s) |
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| Silicone HALS | ADMH 395 | Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone | 0,975 | 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% to 3% |
| ADMH 3900 | Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone | 0,975 | 1,407 | 90 000 | |||
| ADMH 403 | Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone | 0,975 | 1,408 | 250 | |||
| ADMH B 100 | C15-19 alkane (and) Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone |
0,883 | 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% to 20% |
| CETYL DM | Cetyl Dimethicone | 0,902 | 1,434 | 230 | • Broad compatibility with cosmetic ingredients • Sustainability on skin • Impart smoothness, slipperiness and shine on skin •Skin moisturization |
1% to 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% to 5% | |||
Silicone Gum Blends
| Product Type |
Product name MIRASIL™ | INCI name | Typical physical properties | Functions / Benefits | Use level | |||
| Solid conent (%) (*) |
Carrier | Viscosity (mPa.s) |
Refractive Index at 25ºC |
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| Gum in volatile | C-DM | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone | 30 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 3 500 | 1 399 | • Lasting silky, soft and lubricious skin feel • Durable on skin • Water repellency |
3% to 10% |
| C-DMB | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone | 15 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 6 000 | 1 398 | |||
| C-DM 2022* | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone | 15 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 6000 | 1,397 | |||
| C-DML | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol | 15 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 6 000 | 1 397 | |||
| C-DML LV | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol | 11 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 1 500 | 1 397 | |||
| C-DML MV | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol | 12 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 2 300 | 1 397 | |||
| C-DML HV | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol | 16 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 7 000 | 1 398 | |||
| C-DML 1022* | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol | 15 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 6500 | 1 | |||
| C-DML 1022 HV* | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol | 18 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 9000 | 1 | |||
| Gum in non volatile | D-DMB | Dimethicone | 15 | Dimethicone | 3 300 | 1 398 | • Moisturizing skin feel • Carrier for hydrosensitive actives • Long lasting silky, soft and lubricious skin feel • Water repellency • D5 alternative carrier |
3% to 10% |
| D-DML | Dimethicone (and) Dimethiconol | 12 | Dimethicone | 4 500 | 1 401 | |||
| D-DML LV | Dimethicone (and) Dimethiconol | 12 | Dimethicone | 1 500 | 1 400 | |||
| D-DML MV | Dimethicone (and) Dimethiconol | 20 | Dimethicone | 10 500 | 1 400 | |||
| D-DML HV | Dimethicone (and) Dimethiconol | 16 | Dimethicone | 8 500 | 1 401 | |||
| D-DML 1032* | Dimethicone (and) Dimethiconol | 16 | Dimethicone | 4800 | 1 398 | |||
*Only available in Asia Pacific region
SF Phenyl Silicone
| 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 |
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| Phenyl Silicone Fluid | |||||||
| PTM | Phenyl Trimethicone | None | 22 | 1 459 | • Broad compatibility with organic ingredients • High shine • Smooth, light and non-greasy feel • Reduce tackiness in sunscreens |
0,5% to 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% to 10% |
| C-DPDM | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Diphenyl Dimethicone | 15 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 2 000 | 1 404 | ||
| BRIGHT | C15-19 Alkane (and) Diphenyl Dimethicone | 20 | C15-19 Alkane | 1 500 | 1 444 | • Durable dry silky and slipery feel • Long lasting shine |
0,5% to 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% to 25% |
Silicone Elastomer Gel
| Product name PURESIL™ |
INCI name | Typical physical properties | Functions / Benefits | Use level | ||
| Carrier | Viscosity (mPa.s) |
Crosspolymer (%) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| BSG 350 | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer |
Cyclopentasiloxane | 20 000 - 60 000 | 5-10 | • Powdery and smooth feel • No residue |
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| BSG 5040 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 350 000 - 550 000 | 10-20 | • Wrinkle masking • Powdery and smooth feel • Thickening agent • No residue • Matte effect |
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| CHM01 | Cyclohexasiloxane (and) Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer |
Cyclohexasiloxane | 120 000 - 300 000 | 20-30 | • Non greasy skin feel • Longer playtime compare to D5 carrier |
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| 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 |
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| Product name MIRASIL(TM) |
INCI name | Typical physical properties | Functions / Benefits | Use level | ||
| Carrier | Viscosity (mPa.s) |
Crosspolymer (%) |
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| 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 |
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Emulsifier
| Product name MIRASIL™ |
INCI name | Typical physical properties | Functions / Benefits | Use level | |||
| Active (%) | HLB (calculated) | Viscosity (mPa.s) |
Refractive Index at 25ºC |
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| 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% |