Cosmetics

Carpinteria, California – May 6, 2010 — NuSil Technology LLC (http://www.nusil.com), the global leader in silicone materials for the personal care, healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, featured two baseline silicones at In-Cosmetics 2010 in Paris, France — PCM-7904, a phenyl-modified dimethicone, and PCM-7932, an optically clear silicone tacky gel used for delivery systems.

PCM-7904 is available in varying viscosities for ease of incorporation into a wide range of formulations. For enhanced shine, PCM-7904 has a refractive index of 1.429, while similar NuSil phenyl dimethicones have refractive indices of up to 1.57.

PCM-7904 can be used in applications where UV and chemical resistance are desired. Additional applications may include hair care formulations to add silkiness, shine, lubricity and detangling, as well as skin care products to add softness.

PCM-7932 is a silicone tacky gel used as medium for transdermal delivery of APIs or a multitude of other components. The surface tack of PCM-7932 can be altered to improve adherence to many skin types, and its low viscosity provides easy mixing. In addition, PCM-7932 can be loaded with supplements or additives such as alpha or beta hydroxy acids for wrinkle-reduction applications. With an adjustable cure profile, PCM-7932 provides variations for applications that require incorporation of sensitive drugs (i.e., heat-sensitive drugs).

“There was quite an interest in PCM-7904 and PCM-7932 at In-Cosmetics,” said Stephanie Supina, Marketing Director. “Because they both lend themselves to be easily integrated into existing formulations and processes, they provide an effective solution.”

NuSil’s long history in supplying silicones to the medical device industry gives them the ability and the experience to provide a wealth of regulatory support to the personal care industry. This support may include extensive biocompatibility testing, cytotoxicity texting, trace metal analysis, and Master Access Files (MAF).

NuSil’s Personal Care Materials can be customized for specific applications to control the release of a wide range of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). In addition, NuSil can compound APIs directly into silicones at its newest manufacturing facilities that provide 2,400 square feet of controlled manufacturing facilities that are environmentally controlled up to Class 10,000.

For more information, please contact NuSil, or visit: http://www.nusil.com/products/healthcare/personal_care_materials.