Elastomer Gels

Featuring Polysilicone-11® and Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer

Polysilicone-11® is a proprietary technology of GRANT INDUSTRIES, INC.

It is offered in a variety of vehicles to provide enhanced sensory aesthetics to personal care and cosmetic formulations.

The unique chemistry of Polysilicone-11® delivers superior performance properties compared to other materials in the market. The benefits include (1) excellent non-tacky, non-oily, smooth characteristics, (2) stable delivery of active materials, (3) sebum absorption and control, (4) and a transformation into a matte appearance with powdery after feel.

For marketing purposes Polysilicone-11® is protected under trademark law. Please click below for more product information or contact your Grant Industries’ representative.

To help you find a product quickly, this extensive line is grouped by several categories that are explained in more detail below.  Click any product name to go directly to specifications and specific guide formula links.

Polysilicone-11® is a trademark of Grant Industries, Inc.

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Choosing the right elastomer

Alkane-Based Gels

Product Description INCI Name

Gransil GVL-Lite is of plant-origin with high volatility of 65˚C

C9-12 Alkane (and) Polysilicone-11

Gransil GVL-912 is of plant-origin with medium volatility of 75˚C.

C9-12 Alkane (and) Polysilicone-11

Non-Volatile or Low Volatile Gels

Product Description INCI Name

Gransil PM is a non-volatile elastomer dispersion in phenyl trimethicone.

Phenyl Trimethicone (and) Polysilicone-11

Gransil DMG-6 is a non-volatile elastomer dispersion in 6cSt dimethicone.

Dimethicone (and) Polysilicone-11

Gransil DMG-20 is a non-volatile elastomer dispersion in 20cSt dimethicone.

Dimethicone (and) Polysilicone-11

Gransil DMAM is an elastomer dispersion in dimethicone and caprylyl methicone.

Dimethicone (and) Caprylyl Methicone (and) Polysilicone-11

Mixed Oil Gels

Product Description INCI Name

Gransil PS-5 is an elastomer dispersion containing pharma-grade petrolatum, which provides a unique non-oily, silky, fresh feel with occlusive moisturization properties.

Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Petrolatum (and) Polysilicone-11

Gransil OHS-5 is an elastomer dispersion containing ethylhexyl hydroxystearate ester. Gransil OHS-5 provides a unique non-oily, silky feel.

Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Polysilicone-11 (and) Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate

Gels with Active Ingredients

Product Description INCI Name

Granactive™ Hexapeptide is a clear to translucent anhydrous gel. It is an anti-aging complex that combines the matrix-fibroblast stimulation of Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14 with polysilicone-11.

Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Polysilicone-11 (and) Ethoxydiglycol (and) Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14

The stability of Granactive AA-20 (vitamin C) was evaluated in leave-on cosmetic formulations for 3 months under various temperature and humidity conditions. Granactive AA-20 provides excellent product shelf life (>90%) with regard to ascorbic acid stability. See Formulation Tips Section for information on color stability.

Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Ascorbic Acid (and) Polysilicone-11 (and) Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate

Gransil DM-5/AA is an elastomer dispersion containing 10% by weight micro-sized Vitamin-C (ascorbic acid) particles.

Dimethicone (and) Polysilicone-11 (and) Ascorbic Acid

Volatile Gels

All solvent evaporates to leave a powdery elastomer feel. Polysilicone-11 is then able to absorb excess facial oils for a matte “oil control” appearance.  See also: Elastomer Powders.

Product Description INCI Name

Gransil RPS is a volatile, high viscosity elastomer dispersion in cyclopentasiloxane.

Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Polysilicone-11

Gransil PC-12 is a volatile elastomer dispersion in isododecane.

Isododecane (and) Polysilicone-11

Gransil IDS-5 is a volatile elastomer dispersion in isododecane and cyclopentasiloxane.

Isododecane (and) Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Polysilicone-11

Gransil GCM-5 is a volatile, low viscosity elastomer dispersion in cyclopentasiloxane.

Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Polysilicone-11

Gransil DMG-3 is a volatile elastomer dispersion in 3cSt dimethicone.

Dimethicone (and) Polysilicone-11

Gransil DMG-2 is a volatile elastomer dispersion in 2cSt dimethicone.

Dimethicone (and) Polysilicone-11

GI CD-10 is a volatile, high viscosity elastomer dispersion in cyclopentasiloxane.

Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer (and) Dimethicone

Medium Volatile Gels

Most solvent evaporates, but the transition time to a powder is longer. Designed for facial make-ups delivering a balance of matte appearance, high oil absorbency and non greasy emolliency while retaining a light feel.

Product Description INCI Name

Gransil SBG-11 is a unique silicone elastomer system containing an advanced shea butter interspersed within the elastomer network.

Dimethicone (and) Polysilicone-11 (and) Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

GI CD-965 is a moderately volatile elastomer dispersion in 5cSt dimethicone.

Dimethicone (and) Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer (and) Dimethiconol

Gransil MLB-5CS is a moderately volatile elastomer dispersion in dimethicone with beeswax.

Dimethicone (and) Polysilicone-11 (and) Beeswax

Gransil DMID is a moderately volatile elastomer dispersion in isododecane and dimethicone.

Dimethicone (and) Isododecane (and) Polysilicone-11

Gransil DMDM-25 is a moderately volatile elastomer dispersion in 2cSt, 5cSt dimethicone blend.

Dimethicone (and) Polysilicone-11

Gransil DMCM-5 is a high mattifying elastomer dispersion in dimethicone and cyclopentasiloxane.

Dimethicone (and) Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Polysilicone-11

Gransil DM-5 is a moderately volatile elastomer dispersion in 5cSt dimethicone.

Dimethicone (and) Polysilicone-11