Hair Care
Maintain, protect and restore beautiful hair with silicones
Silicones: the superior performance ingredients for haircare products
Consumers around the world desire haircare products specific to their needs. Brands need to take into account a wide variety of hair types, different levels and types of damage caused by chemical treatments (e.g., coloration, perm, straightening), environmental factors, daily grooming and heat styling.
Formulators are challenged with creating products that improve hair manageability, impart shine, control volume and protect against damage.
Silicones are inherently low in surface energy, high in gas permeability (breathability), and excellent in heat stability. Consequently, silicones are superior to many carbon-based materials in reducing inter-fiber friction, increase softness, impart hydrophobicity (water repellency) and all the attributes of healthy and undamaged hair.
Silicones have been widely used in haircare products since the 1970s. They enhance performance in numerous products such as shampoos (standard and sulfate-free), rinse-off and leave-on conditioners, hair masks, hair oils, frizz control serums, shine sprays, pomade and many more. The range of benefits silicones bring to haircare is vast: ease of detangling, smoothness, shine, frizz control, thermal protection, UV and color protection, damage repair and reduced drying time.
Our product offering
Elkem Silicones offers a wide range of silicone technologies to help formulators meet market needs and trends. Our range includes:
- Dimethicone fluids with viscosities from 2cst to 500,000 cst, volatile to non-volatile
- Gum blends with volatile or non-volatile silicone carriers
- Emulsions of amino functional silicones, dimethicones
- Phenyl modified silicones: phenyl trimethicone, diphenyl dimethicone, etc.
- Specialty silicones: amino functional silicones, alkyl functional silicones
- Silicone emulsifiers: water in silicone emulsifier, water in silicone and oil emulsifier, etc.
- Silicone elastomer gels in a range of carrier fluids, volatile to non-volatile, silicone to naturally derived organic carrier
- Silicone resin film formers in volatile and non-volatile carriers.
Why partner with Elkem Silicones in hair care?
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 haircare selector guide and contact our experts and distribution partners in your area for more information.
Hair Care selector guide
Volatile Silicones
Product name MIRASIL™ |
INCI name | Typical physical properties | Key Features and Benefits | Typical Use Level |
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Viscosity at 25 °C (mm2/s) |
Specific Gravity at 25 °C |
Refractive index at 25 °C |
Flash Point (°C) | ||||
CM5 HP | Cyclopentasiloxane | 3.9 | 0.95 | 1,395 | 80 |
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1-50% |
DM2 | Dimethicone | 2.0 | 0.87 | 1,391 | 85 |
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0.5-50% |
Dimethicones
Product name MIRASIL™ |
INCI name | Typical physical properties | Key Features and Benefits | Typical Use Level | |||
Viscosity at 25ºC (mPa.s) |
Specific Gravity at 25ºC |
Refractive index at 25ºC |
Flash Point (ºC) | ||||
DM 5 | Dimethicone | 5 | 0.92 | 1,396 | 130 |
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0.1-5% |
DM 10 | 10 | 0.93 | 1,398 | > 180 | |||
DM 350 | 350 | 0.97 | 1,403 | 300 | |||
DM 1000 | 1000 | 0.97 | 1,403 | 300 | |||
DM 60000 | 60 000 | 0.96 | 1,404 | 300 |
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0.1-5% | |
DM 300 000 | 300 000 | 0.96 | 1,404 | 300 |
Gum Blends
Product name MIRASIL™ |
INCI name | Typical physical properties | Key Features and Benefits | Typical Use Level |
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Active content (%) |
Carrier | Viscosity (mPa.s) |
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Si Gum in volatile carrier | ||||||
C-DM | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone | 30 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 3000 |
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0.5-10% |
C-DMB | 15 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 6000 | 0.5-10% | ||
C-DM 2022* | 15 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 6000 | 0.5-10% | ||
C-DML | 15 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 6000 | 0.5-10% | ||
C-DML LV | 11 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 1750 | 0.5-10% | ||
C-DML MV | 12 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 2500 | 0.5-10% | ||
C-DML HV | 16 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 7000 | 0.5-10% | ||
C-DML 1022* | 15 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 6500 | 0.5-10% | ||
C-DML 1022 HV* | 18 | Cyclopentasiloxane | 9000 | 0.5-10% | ||
Si Gum in non-volatile carrier | ||||||
D-DMB | Dimethicone | 15 | Dimethicone | 3300 | • Excellent detangling for ease of combing • Durable smooth and soft to the touch • High shine • Hair repair • Excellent slip and softness • Ease of hair manageability • Intensive hair treatments at low dose • Options for non-cyclomethicone carrier |
0.5-10% |
D-DML | Dimethicone (and) Dimethiconol | 12 | Dimethicone | 4500 | 0.5-10% | |
D-DML LV | 12 | Dimethicone | 1500 | 0.5-10% | ||
D-DML MV | 20 | Dimethicone | 10 500 | 0.5-10% | ||
D-DML HV | 16 | Dimethicone | 8500 | 0.5-10% | ||
D-DML 1032* | 16 | Dimethicone | 4800 | 0.5-10% |
* Only available in Asia Pacific region
SF Phenyl Si
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 Si 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% to 10% |
Phenyl Si 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% |
SF Amino HALS Alkyl Si
Product MIRASIL™ |
INCI name | Typical physical properties | Functions / Benefits | Typical Use Level | ||
Specific gravity at 25ºC |
Refractive Index at 25ºC |
Viscosity (mPa.s) |
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Amino Functional Silicones | ||||||
ADM 403 | Amodimethicone | 0,98 | 1,408 | 325 |
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0.5-5% |
ADM 211 | 0,98 | 1,407 | 1100 | |||
ADME-NP | Amodimethicone (and) Trideceth-6 | 1,00 | - | <2000 | 2-10% | |
AT1801* | Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone | - | 1,404 | 19 000 | 0.5-5% | |
ADM 8010* | Amodimethicone | - | - | 1100 | ||
ADM 4003* | - | - | 500 | |||
Siliconce HALS (Hindered Amine Light Stabilize) | ||||||
ADMH 395 | Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone | 0,98 | 1,407 | 10 000 |
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0.5-5% |
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 | 0.5-10% | |
ADMH-E125 | Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone (and) Trideceth-6 | 1,00 | - | <2000 | 2-10% | |
Alkyl Functional Silciones | ||||||
CAPRYLYL TSO | Caprylyl Methicone | 0,84 | 1,413 | 4 mm²/s |
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1-10% |
CETYL DM | Cetyl Dimethicone | 0,90 | 1,434 | 280 |
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1-10% |
STEARYL DM | Stearyl Dimethicone | - | - | 150 (40°C) | 1-5% |
* Only available in Asia Pacific region
Si Copolyols & Emulsifier
Product name MIRASIL™ |
INCI name | Typical physical properties |
Key Features and Benefits | Typical Use Level | |||
Active Content (%) | HLB (calculated) | Viscosity (mPa.s) |
Refractive Index at 25ºC |
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Dimethicone Copolyols | |||||||
DMCO | PEG/PPG 22/24 Dimethicone | 100 | 13 | 1800 | 1,446 |
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0.5-2% |
PEG-12 DM | PEG-12 Dimethicone | 100 | 14 | 500 | 1,457 | 0.5-2% | |
Emulsifiers | |||||||
C-DMP | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) PEG/PPG 18/18 Dimethicone | 11 | 2 | < 100 | 1,397 |
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6% to 24% |
BALANCE | Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone | 100 | 3 | 1100 | 1,436 |
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1% to 3% |
Silicone Resins
Product name | INCI name | Typical physical properties | Key Features and Benefits | Typical Use Level | |||
Carrier | Viscosity (mPa.s) |
Resin content (%) |
Refractive Index at 25ºC |
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PURESIL™ TMS DM 30 | Dimethicone (and) Trimethylsiloxysilicate | Non volatile dimethicone | 400 - 1 000 | 33 | 1.4065 - 1.4085 |
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1-10% |
PURESIL™ TMS IDD 50 | Trimethylsiloxysilicate (and) Isododecane | Isododecane | <50 | 50 | 1.4160 - 1.4200 | 1-5% | |
MirasilTM MSR 88* | Trimethylsiloxysilicate | None | White powder | 100% | — | 0.5-3% |
* Only avaialble in Asia Pacific region
Asia Pacific Emulsion Products (*offering only available in Asia Pacific region)
Product name MIRASIL™ |
INCI name | Typical physical properties | Functions / Benefits | Typical Use Level | |
silicone% | Viscosity (mPa.s) |
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Dimethicone Emulsions | |||||
Emul 6518 | Dimethicone (and) Cocamidopropyl Betaine (and) C12-13 Pareth-3 (and) Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | 65 | 10000 |
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2- 5% |
Emul 6516 | Dimethicone (and) Laureth-4 (and) Laureth-23 | 60 | 7000 | 2- 5% | |
Emul 6550 | Dimethiconol (and) Trideceth-12 (and) TEA-dodecylbenzenesulfonate | 50 | <1000 | 0.5- 5% | |
Emul 6520 | Dimethiconol (and) Trideceth-3 (and) Trideceth-20 | 60 | <1000 | 0.5- 5% | |
Emul 6788 | Dimethicone (and) Amodimethicone(and)Laureth-4(and)Laureth-23(and)Polyquaternium-10 | 60 | 25000 | 0.5- 5% | |
Emul 6833 | Dimethicone (and) Trideceth-6(and)Coco-Glucoside | 60 | 10000 | 0.5- 5% | |
Amino Emulsions | |||||
Emul 6905 | Amodimethicone (and) Trideceth-6 | 35 | - |
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0.5- 5% |
Emul 6970 | Dimethiconol/Aminopropyl Silsesquioxane Copolymer (and) Trideceth-12 (and) Cetrimonium Chloride | 35 | - | 0.5-10% | |
ADMH-E 236 | Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone (and) Trideceth-12 | 36 | 150 |
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1-7% |