DIMETHICONE IOTA DM5000 – DM60000
Description: IOTA DM5000 – DM60000 is
a series of high molecular weight linear polydimethylsiloxane, typically used as conditioning agent for skin and hair formulations.
Applications：
IOTA DM5000 – DM60000 impart
smooth and silky feel to the skin, soft feel and shine to hair. It is recommended
for use in hair repairing products.
Hair care: for maximum conditioning
effect - Recommended use levels 1-2%.
Skin care: for skin protection and
softness - Recommended use levels 1-10%.
Sunscreen: for water-resistance
effect - Recommended use effect 5-15%
Characteristics：
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Properties
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IOTA
DM5000 – DM60000
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DM5000
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DM 12500
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DM60000
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I.N.C.I. Name
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DIMETHICONE
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Appearance
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Clear colorless gel, with extraneous matter
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Viscosity
at 25℃,
mm2/s,
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≈5000
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≈12500
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≈60000
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Specific gravity
at 25℃,
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≈0.978
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≈ 0.973
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≈0.975
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Flash point (closed cup), ℃,
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≈300
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-
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≈300
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Freezing point, ℃,
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-50 to - 40
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-50 to - 40
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-50 to - 40
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Refractive index
at 25℃
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1.410 max
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1.410 max
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1.410 max
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Surface tension
at 25℃,
mN/m,
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≈20.7
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≈21.3
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≈21.4
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Colour (Hazen)
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30 max
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30 max
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30 max
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Turbidity (NTU)
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7 max
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7 max
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7 max
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Odour
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None to slight
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None to slight
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None to slight
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Volatile Content
150°C-2g-2h ; %
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≤ 1.0
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≤ 1.0
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≤ 1.0
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Acidity
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0.15max
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0.15max
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0.15max
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Fluorescence test， mg/kg,
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-
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-
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0.1 max.
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Heavy metals (Pb ; ppm)
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5 max
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-
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5 max
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Identity
(I.R. Spectrum)
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Conform
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Conform
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Soluble in:
Halogenated solvents:
Chlorofluoroalkanes, Aliphatic and aromatic solvents.
Esters: Amyl Acetate.
Ethyl-2 hexanol.
Ethers
Insoluble in:
Water, Ethanol, Vegetable oils,
Fatty acids, Ethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Glycerine
Packaging：
IOTA DM5000 –
DM60000 packed with 200L iron drum, net weight
190kg.
SPECIAL PACKAGING (on request) in 25kg
iron drum; 950kg, IBC packing.
Storage and shelf life:
When stored in its original unopened
packaging, at a temperature of below +40°C,
IOTA DM5000 – DM60000 may
be stored for up to 36 months from the date of manufacture clearly marked on
the packaging.
Beyond this date, IOTA no longer
guarantees that the product meets the sales.
