Cosmetic ingredient

SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE

Silica Dimethyl Silylate is a material formed by the reaction of silica with dichlorodimethylsilane. This combination distinguishes it from plain silica: its chemical description identifies a reaction product made from those two raw materials.

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CAS number
68611-44-9
EC number
271-893-4

SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE: what it is

Silica Dimethyl Silylate is a material formed by the reaction of silica with dichlorodimethylsilane. This combination distinguishes it from plain silica: its chemical description identifies a reaction product made from those two raw materials.

SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE: what it does in cosmetics

In a cosmetic formula, it may serve as an anticaking agent, helping control the formation of clumps. It is also classified as an antifoaming agent, a skin-conditioning emollient, an emulsion stabilizer, and a viscosity-controlling ingredient; these roles describe how it contributes to the preparation's texture and stability.

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