Personal Care
NuSil Introduces Personal Care Silicones for Hair & Skin Care Applications
Jan 26, 2012
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NuSil Technology LLC (http://www.nusil.com), the global leader in silicone materials for the healthcare, drug delivery and cosmetics industries, introduces two new silicones for personal care applications: PCM-7908 and PCM-7914. Largely due to their lubricious quality, these materials are ideal formulary ingredients for hair and skin care products.
Composed of cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone with roughly 15% solids, PCM-7908 is a low-viscosity fluid well suited for hair and skin care products. PCM-7908 improves hair manageability by reducing frizz and tangling, while adding silkiness and shine. Film-forming for a non-occlusive barrier, it is also suitable for personal skin care systems such as sun screen.
PCM-7914 is a cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone crosspolymer with a lower solids content (about 12% to 13%) and a higher viscosity than PCM-7908. This silicone elastomer blend, due to its ability to easily suspend an active ingredient in its system, can impart a silky feeling in creams and lotions and may be considered for use in scar management therapy. Biological support exists for both PCM-7908 and PCM-7914.
“NuSil is committed to creating innovative solutions for the medical and personal care industries,” said Brian Nash, Vice President, Sales and Marketing. “PCM-7914 is ideal for use in transdermal and cosmeceuticals delivery for vitamins, naturals and cosmeceutical ingredients.”
For more information, please contact NuSil at +1 805-684-8780, or visit http://www.nusil.com/products/healthcare/personal_care/index.aspx.
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About NuSil Technology
NuSil is a global manufacturer of silicone compounds for healthcare, aerospace, electronics, photonics and other applications that require precise and predictable materials performance. ISO-9001-certified since 1994, NuSil operates state-of-the-art laboratories and processing facilities in North America and provides on-site, in-person application engineering support worldwide. More information about NuSil Technology can be found at www.nusil.com.