Silica Dimethyl Silylate
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 68611-44-9
EINECS / EC 271-893-4
CosIng Ref 37684
Chemical Name dichloro(dimethyl)silane;dioxosilane
IUPAC Name —
Formula C2H6Cl2O2Si2
Mol. Weight 189.14 g/mol
InChIKey XDPCLDPCNVTDCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function Thickener
Secondary Functions ANTIFOAMING; SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT; EMULSION STABILISING; VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Category Silicones
Manufacturer Sensient Cosmetic Technologies
EU Regulatory Status
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Safety Profile
Skin Type Compatibility
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
LD₅₀ Oral 5000.0
Skin Irritation (Draize) irritant
Eye Irritation (Draize) severe_irritant
Source SCCS Opinion ↗
Formulation Guidelines
Solubility Insoluble
Benefits Thickener for oils and polyols; Suspends particles in oils; Suspends water droplets in a loose powder; Optimisation of thickening properties; Increases gloss of castor oil
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