a D-5 replacement, has good volatility, slip, cushion, and overall aesthetics. It is a volatile silicone replacement comprised of a blend of hydrocarbons.
LipidSoft™ D5
a D-5 replacement, has good volatility, slip, cushion, and overall aesthetics. It is a volatile silicone replacement comprised of a blend of hydrocarbons.
Key Benefits:
Silicone free D5 replacement
Excellent skin spreadability for a luxurious feel
Improves aesthetic of formulation
Delivers a dry and light luxurious feel
Enhance slip and cushion to final formula
| Parameter |
LipidSoft™ D5 |
Cyclomethicone |
| Boiling Point |
184ºC |
205ºC |
| Flash Point |
65.2ºC |
77ºC |
| Freezing Point |
-67.5ºC |
< -50ºC |
| Refractive Index |
1.433 |
1.397 |
| Specific Gravity |
0.777 |
0.95 |
| Surface Tension |
24.8 mN/m |
18.0 mN/m |
| Viscosity |
3.6 cP |
4 cP |
Solubility of LipidSoft™ D5
| Material |
10:1* |
1:1 |
1:10** |
| Ethanol |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Water |
No |
No |
No |
| Butylene Glycol |
No |
No |
No |
| Mineral Oil |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Cyclohexasiloxane |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Isopropyl Myristate |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Polydimethylsiloxane |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Permethyl® 99A |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Permethyl® 101A |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dimethicone |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
*10-Ethanol: 1-LipidSoft™ D5
**1-Ethanol: 10-LipidSoft™ D5
Usage: Used in any cosmetics formulation
Mixing method: Soluble in oil
Usage rate: 1-100%
Product appearance: colorless light liquid
Storage: For long-term storage, store at room temperature, avoid sunlight and heat, close the lid tightly, shelf life is at least 2 years.
INCI Name : Isohexadecane (and) Isododecane (and) C13-15 Alkane
