At a Glance
Material Family
Silicone Fluids & Oils
Record Type
UVCB
Primary Role
Conditioning · Film Formation
Functional Roles
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
- ▸ Primary cationic conditioning agent in rinse-off and leave-on hair care (shampoos, conditioners, masks), where its amine groups bind to negatively charged, damaged keratin sites and deposit a durable hydrophobic film.
- ▸ Improves wet and dry combability, detangling and reduces surface friction, delivering a soft, silky after-feel and reduced flyaway/static on hair fibers.
- ▸ Builds color- and heat-protection films that lower dye washout and shield the cuticle during blow-drying and thermal styling.
- ▸ Used as a textile and fiber softening/finishing agent to impart smoothness, slip and a soft hand on fabrics and yarns.
- ▸ Typically supplied as a microemulsion or emulsion concentrate for easy incorporation into water-based personal care and finishing formulations.
Physical Properties
Appearance
Clear to opaque liquid (typical)
Form
Fluid; commonly supplied as an emulsion/microemulsion (typical)
Color
Colorless to pale yellow (typical)
Odor
Characteristic / slight (typical)
Specific Gravity
0.97-0.99 at 25 C (typical)
Solubility in Water
Insoluble; dispersible/emulsifiable (typical)
Flash Point
>100 C (typical)
Viscosity
Grade-dependent, ~20-1000+ cSt for neat fluid (typical)
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
68037-59-2
Synonyms & Trade Names
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