- ▸ Structurant: High-melt silicone wax for sticks, balms and color cosmetics.
- ▸ Emollient: Conditions with a dry, non-greasy silicone feel.
- ▸ Wear/film: Supports water-resistant, long-wear films.
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 →Behenyl Methicone is a behenyl (C22) alkyl-modified dimethicone, a wax-like silicone. It is used in personal-care formulation as an emollient and skin- and hair-conditioning agent and as a structuring silicone wax in anhydrous and emulsion systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is behenyl methicone used for?
Behenyl Methicone is a behenyl (C22) alkyl-modified dimethicone, a wax-like silicone. It is used in personal-care formulation as an emollient and skin- and hair-conditioning agent and as a structuring silicone wax in anhydrous and emulsion systems, including sticks, balms, and color cosmetics. RawSource supplies it in bulk.
What is behenyl methicone in chemistry terms?
Behenyl methicone is a dimethicone whose backbone carries pendant behenyl (C22) alkyl groups, giving it a high-melt, wax-like character. It has no single assigned CAS number — silicone polymers of this type are identified by INCI name on the CoA — and it is classified under HS 3910.00 as a silicone in primary form. RawSource provides full identity documentation with each order.
Why is behenyl methicone used as a structurant?
Its long C22 alkyl chains raise the melt point, so behenyl methicone acts as a high-melt silicone wax that structures sticks, balms, and color cosmetics while supporting water-resistant, long-wear films. It also delivers a dry, non-greasy silicone emollient feel. RawSource supplies it in bulk to formulators.
What is the CAS number and HS code for behenyl methicone?
Behenyl methicone has no single assigned CAS number (identify it by INCI name on the CoA) and is classified under HS 3910.00, covering silicones in primary forms. It is a C22 alkyl-modified dimethicone. RawSource provides identity and specification documentation with each bulk shipment.
How is bulk behenyl methicone packaged and priced?
RawSource supplies behenyl methicone in bulk for personal-care manufacturers, packaged in pails or drums depending on grade. Pricing is quote-based and depends on volume and delivery terms. Submit a bulk RFQ with your target quantity and specification for current pricing and lead time.