Mingyi silicone（anhui）co,.ltd
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Product Overview
IOTA 556 is a cosmetic-grade phenyl methyl silicone oil, also known as Phenyl Trimethicone. This versatile fluid is engineered to significantly improve the performance of cosmetic formulations by offering a unique combination of sensory benefits, functional properties, and excellent compatibility. It forms a soft, breathable, and invisible film on the skin and hair, providing emolliency without an oily residue.
Key Features & Benefits
Excellent Sensory Profile: Delivers a characteristically non-oily, easy-to-spread emolliency that allows for natural skin transpiration.
Superior Compatibility: Easily blends with a wide spectrum of organic and inorganic cosmetic ingredients.
Antioxidant Properties: Contributes to the oxidative stability of formulations.
Effective Anti-Tack Agent: Reduces the sticky and tacky feel of formulations, particularly those with high organic content or film-forming polymers.
Hair Conditioning Agent: Imparts noticeable gloss, softness, and better manageability to hair.
Easy to Emulsify: Can be incorporated into emulsion systems using standard emulsifiers and common techniques.
Excellent Alcohol Solubility: Demonstrates outstanding solubility in ethanol, facilitating its use in a variety of sprayable and anhydrous applications.
Typical Physical & Chemical Properties
| Parameter | Unit | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | – | Colorless liquid |
| Viscosity at 25°C | mm²/s | 20.1 |
| Specific Gravity at 25°C/15.6°C | – | 0.980 |
| Refractive Index at 25°C | – | 1.46 |
| Flash Point (closed cup) | °C | >100 |
| Acid Number | mg KOH/g | 0.10 |
Solubility
This product is extremely soluble in 95% ethanol at room temperature. Even at temperatures as low as 4°C, up to 50% by weight of the fluid can be dissolved in 95% ethanol.
Primary Applications
IOTA 556 functions as a multi-purpose additive:
As a water-repellent additive and tack reducer in:
Skin lotions and creams
Suntan lotions and sprays
Pre-shave lotions
As a hair gloss and conditioning agent in:
Hair sprays
Conditioners
Various hair grooming aids
Regulatory Status
This product is referenced in the Japanese Standards of Cosmetic Ingredients (JSCI) under the name Methylphenylpolysiloxane (Code: 104207). It is classified in the CLS category 1-11 with no use restrictions.
Handling & Shelf Life
Handling: Refer to the product container label for safety, physical, and health hazard information prior to use.
Shelf Life: When stored in the original, unopened container at or below 25°C, this product has a usable life of 30 months from the date of production.
Packaging
Available in 25 kg pails and 200 kg drums. Small samples are offered in 250 g packs.
Important Limitations
This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses.
