Gransil AM-18
Gransil AM-18 is C18 alkyl substituted silicone oil that is prepared by reacting alpha-olefin with methylhydrosiloxane. Gransil AM-18 is designed to meet the demand of non-tacky emollient oils with low penetration properties and a good compatibility with organic oils for skin care and make-up applications. Gransil AM-18 has a large molecular weight in the order of 10 3 to effectively reduce skin penetration. Gransil AM-18 remains a fluid at room temperature with good compatibility with oils due to the substitution of ~50% by weight of hydrocarbon on the silicone backbone. Gransil AM-18 offers many benefits such as improved gloss, silky feel, non-tackiness and emolliency for skin care and make-up applications. Gransil AM-18 is a good dispersing agent for pigments due to its low surface energy.
INCI NAME
Bis-stearyl Dimethicone
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
| Viscosity (Brookfield DV-I+, Spindle LV2, 50rpm) | 22 - 30 cPs |
| Non-Volatile Matter, wt% (105°C, 1.5g, 3hrs, Gravity Oven) | 94.0 - 100.0 |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.935 - 0.945 |
| Preservatives | None |
| Shelf Life | Three years in a closed container |
| Packaging | 18kg pail and 180kg drum |
Formulas Demonstrating This Product
Hot & Spicy Lip Balm - Gransil CS-Cool provides an interesting cooling sensation to a gloss or balm formula.