Specs & MSDS

Gransil PCA

A Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid Dimethicone polymer that contains an isomer of the natural moisturizing factor "PCA" covalently bonded to a silicone backbone. The pyrrolidone carboxylic acid group greatly reduces the interfacial tension mismatch between water and silicones, and has a high affinity for keratin protein. This is because each PCA group holds several units of moisture and forms ionic bonds with any free amino group on the hair shaft. The recommended formulation step is replacing about 5-25% of the typical dimethicone charge with Gransil PCA. The end result is a product that is easier to formulate at lower temperatures and gives a higher degree of slip, volume and conditioning. Like all weak acids, the properties of Gransil PCA in a product may be influenced by pH and choice of neutralizer.

INCI NAME

PCA Dimethicone

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance	Clear, pale yellow liquid
Viscosity (cP)	1000-5000
Non-Volatile Matter, wt% (105°C, 3 hrs, 1.5 g, gravity oven)	94-98
Specific Gravity	0.977
Acid Number	10-15
Preservatives	None
Shelf Life	One year in a closed container
Packaging	16 kg pail and 180 kg steel drum

Formulas Demonstrating This Product

Anti-Aging Treatment Serum - Demo Formula for Gransil SiW-GVL

Anhydrous Hair Serum - This semi-volatile anhydrous serum contains a gloss agent and a dimethicone acrylate resin for unparalleled smoothness and shine properties. Features Gransil 314 and Vegelight 1214LC.

Shine and Color Protection Serum - A deep therapy hair serum with polymers designed to protect color, smooth hair and leave a healthy shine. Also included are emollients, a sunscreen and vitamin-E to make this formula really shine. Product is typically applied to palms and massaged into hair. Can serve as the oil phase in a value added emulsified product where additional actives are desired in the water phase. Features Gransil 314 and Gransil PM-56.

Ultra Sheer UV Cream (Tinted), SPF 80 (IN-VIVO) - This ultra sheer cream provides a balanced broad-spectrum UVA / UVB protection with an ultra-light, non-greasy finish.

Demo Formula for UV Cut TiO2-40-W and UV Cut ZnO-50-W