HYDROGEN DIMETHICONE- ▸ Hair conditioning: substantive amino-silicone for rinse-off and leave-in conditioners
- ▸ Detangling and softness: surface deposition on the hair fiber
- ▸ Smoothing: silicone conditioning agent in hair-care systems
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.
Request SDS →Amodimethicone (CAS 68037-59-2) is an amino-functional silicone (aminoethylaminopropyl-substituted polydimethylsiloxane). Its established INCI function is as a hair-conditioning and antistatic agent in personal-care formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is amodimethicone used for?
Amodimethicone is an amino-functional silicone (aminoethylaminopropyl-substituted polydimethylsiloxane) whose established INCI function is as a hair-conditioning and antistatic agent. It is used as a substantive amino-silicone in rinse-off and leave-in conditioners for detangling, smoothing, and softness, depositing on the hair fiber. CAS 68037-59-2.
Is amodimethicone the same as dimethicone?
No. Both are silicones, but amodimethicone is amino-functionalized (carries amine groups) which makes it more substantive to hair, while dimethicone is a non-functionalized polydimethylsiloxane. The amine functionality lets amodimethicone target deposition onto the negatively charged hair surface. Confirm the grade by CAS 68037-59-2.
Is amodimethicone water soluble?
Amodimethicone itself is not water-soluble; it is an amino-silicone typically supplied as an emulsion or microemulsion to disperse it into water-based formulations. Its limited water solubility is what makes it substantive and deposit on the hair fiber. Confirm the supplied form (neat versus emulsion) on the product specification.
What is the chemical identity and CAS number of amodimethicone?
Amodimethicone is an aminoethylaminopropyl-substituted polydimethylsiloxane, CAS 68037-59-2, classified under HS code 3910.00 (silicones in primary forms). It is offered as a silicone fluid for personal-care formulation. Identity and specification are documented on the CoA.
How is bulk amodimethicone packaged and priced?
Amodimethicone is supplied in pails, drums, totes, and bulk to manufacturers and formulators. Pricing depends on grade, viscosity, supplied form (neat or emulsion), and volume, so request a bulk quote rather than a list price. The SDS and CoA accompany the quote.