In modern personal care formulations, product performance and user experience play a crucial role in consumer preference. IOTA 9942 (Caprylyl Trimethicone) is a high-performance silicone oil widely used in skincare, sun care, color cosmetics, antiperspirants, deodorants, and hair care products due to its unique physicochemical properties.

Product Features

IOTA 9942 is a colorless, transparent, physiologically inert silicone fluid with high solvent compatibility and excellent volatility. It provides a dry, fresh, non-greasy feel on the skin and hair without causing irritation, making it an ideal conditioning agent and carrier for personal care products.

With low viscosity (2–5 cSt at 25°C) and moderate specific gravity (0.830–0.850), it disperses easily in formulations and is compatible with mineral oils, vegetable oils, alcohols, and other cosmetic ingredients. Its refractive index (1.41–1.43) helps impart natural shine and smoothness in makeup and hair care products.

Functional Benefits

1. Dry and Smooth: Quickly evaporates, leaving a light, non-greasy feel on skin and hair.
2. Excellent Solubility: Compatible with various solvents and oil-phase ingredients, easy to incorporate into formulations.
3. Versatile Conditioning: Improves wet combing in hair care; enhances spreadability and shine in skincare and color cosmetics.
4. High Chemical Stability: Heat-resistant, oxidation-resistant, and durable in formulations.
5. Safe and Inert: Non-toxic, physiologically inert, suitable for direct contact with skin and hair.

Typical Applications

• Skincare & Sun Care: Acts as a conditioning agent and carrier in lotions, creams, and sunscreens, improving texture and leaving a silky, non-greasy finish.
• Color Cosmetics: Provides smooth, easy-to-apply texture and adds subtle shine in lipsticks, foundations, and eyeshadows.
• Hair Care: Enhances combability and shine in conditioners, hair masks, styling sprays, and hair treatments.
• Deodorants & Antiperspirants: Functions as a carrier and diluent, improving product distribution and user comfort.

Usage

IOTA 9942 can be used alone or blended with other cosmetic fluids such as mineral oil, isopropanol, or plant oils to create a stable solution. It serves as a diluent for high-viscosity silicones or as a carrier for active ingredients. Due to its volatile nature, it is recommended to formulate at room temperature.

Recommended Usage Level: 0.5%–20%, adjustable based on formulation requirements.

Storage and Safety

• Supplied in 200 kg iron drums, stored in a sealed, dry, and cool place, away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture.
• Keep away from acids, alkalis, and other impurities to maintain product integrity.
• IOTA 9942 is flammable; avoid exposure to open flames or heat during transport and storage.
• When stored sealed at room temperature, it maintains stability for at least two years.

With its fast evaporation, smooth feel, and safety, IOTA 9942 enhances user experience and provides formulation flexibility, making it an ideal choice for skincare, sun care, color cosmetics, deodorants, and hair care products.