PEG-10 Dimethicone

ABOUT

PEG-10 Dimethicone is a water-dispersible silicone emulsifier and conditioner that combines the smoothness of dimethicone with the light, hydrating feel of PEG.
It improves spreadability, slip, texture, and moisture retention, making formulations feel silky, non-greasy, and luxurious.
Commonly used in serums, lotions, sunscreens, primers, and haircare for elegant sensory enhancement.

Appearance

Clear to slightly hazy viscous liquid

Odor

Very mild, almost neutral

Solubility

Dispersible in water
Soluble in oils & silicones

Function

• Light silicone-based emollient

• Texture enhancer & slip agent

• Water-dispersible silicone emulsifier

• Softening & conditioning agent

• Film-former for long-lasting smoothness

Benefits

• Provides silky, smooth, non-greasy finish

• Enhances product spreadability

• Boosts moisturization & reduces TEWL

• Improves sensory feel in creams & serums

• Adds shine & softness to hair

• Helps stabilize emulsions and actives

• Excellent for luxury skincare and makeup formulations

Applications

• Face creams & lotions

• Serums & lightweight emulsions

• Sunscreens (improves spread & reduces whitening)

• Makeup primers & foundations

• Hair conditioners & leave-ins

• BB/CC creams

• After-sun & soothing gels

Usage Guideline

• Dosage: 1% – 10%

• Phase: Oil phase or emulsifier phase

• Temperature: Stable up to 80–90°C

• pH Range: Broad compatibility (typical cosmetic pH)

Technical Data

• Form: Liquid silicone PEG copolymer

• Viscosity: Medium–high

• HLB: ~12 (good emulsifying/solubilizing ability)

• Compatibility: Silicones, oils, esters, emulsifiers, actives

• Shelf Life: 24 months

Ribbon (Two Words)

Silky Glide

Availability Note

✅ Available in bulk quantities
📩 TDS, MSDS & COA available on request