In the process of the skincare industry continuously upgrading towards efficacy and experience-oriented directions, multi-functional raw materials that possess thickening, emulsifying, and unique skin sensation regulation functions are becoming an important technical support for formula innovation. Our company's product, Silicone Elastomer Gel 96212, with the INCI name of Polydimethylsiloxane (and) Vinyl Polydimethylsiloxane/Polydimethylsiloxane Ethoxylated Dextran Glycoside Crosslinked Polymer, as an appearance colorless transparent gel-like functional raw material, demonstrates significant application value in the field of skin care moisturizing products, providing efficient and flexible basic raw material options for cosmetic formula design.


I. Core Physical and Chemical Characteristics and Technical Indicators


Product Silicone Elastomer Gel 96212 is a colorless transparent gel, with a non-volatile content of 15% to 20%, a viscosity of 100,000 to 300,000 centipoises at 25 degrees Celsius, and a ring tetra siloxane content of less than 1%. This product is a mixture of vinyl polydimethylsiloxane/polydimethylsiloxane ethoxylated dextran glycoside crosslinked polymer and polydimethylsiloxane, possessing the skin sensation and wrinkle reduction functions of elastomer gel. Its glucose-modified structure not only brings self-emulsification function but also enables the product to exhibit excellent water-binding performance and transparency in the application of cosmetic formulas.


II. Core Performance Advantages and Formula Value


Product Silicone Elastomer Gel 96212 demonstrates the following core performance advantages in skincare formula applications:


Strong self-emulsification function, suitable for cold blending. This product, with the self-emulsification function brought by its glucose modification, can complete emulsification without the need for high-temperature heating, simplifying the production process, reducing energy consumption, and effectively avoiding the damage of heat-sensitive active ingredients to high temperatures.


It has thickening effects in water/oil and water/silicone oil systems. Whether in traditional oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsion systems, or water/silicone oil systems, this product can effectively increase the viscosity of the system, enhance product stability, and prevent problems such as stratification and precipitation.


It has excellent water-binding performance, suitable for water-based creams. This product can effectively encapsulate water in the system, and when applied to the skin, the water is rapidly released, providing an immediate moisture sensation. This characteristic makes it an ideal choice for water-based cream formulations.


It is colorless and has a delicate and smooth skin sensation. The product is a colorless transparent gel-like substance, providing more possibilities for formula designers in product appearance design. In terms of the usage experience, its delicate, smooth, and slightly powdery texture can effectively enhance the user experience on the skin, forming a thin and breathable film without causing greasiness or stickiness.


III. Main Application Areas and Dosage Reference


Product Silicone Elastomer Gel 96212 can play an important role in the following skincare application areas:


1. Moisturizing creams and lotions. As a core thickening and emulsifying component, it can enhance the stability and texture of the product, effectively encapsulate a large amount of moisture and nutrients, and form a long-lasting moisturizing film on the skin surface.


2. Essence products. Its smooth texture and good extensibility can enhance the application experience of essence products, and the thickening effect can slow down the evaporation of active ingredients, prolonging the product's effect time.


3. Water-based creams and sleep masks. Utilizing its excellent water-binding performance, it can create a unique usage experience of releasing water instantly, locking in moisture and nutrients.


4. Foundation creams and other makeup products. Its powdery texture and smooth touch can make subsequent base makeup more adherent, assist in the wrinkle-softening function, and improve makeup effects. The recommended dosage is 1% to 20% of the total formula, and the specific addition amount should be determined through experimentation based on the target product's formula system.


IV. Usage Methods and Process Suggestions


When used alone, it is recommended to first mix evenly with various oils, and then slowly add the aqueous phase in batches at a low speed, while performing high-speed stirring and shear dispersion. When compounded, use compatible oils for dispersion and then add them to the oil pan to participate in emulsification, or directly add them during the later stage of emulsification and stir evenly. During heating operations, it should be carried out in a sealed container, and the heating time should not be too long. It is recommended that the operating temperature does not exceed 60 degrees Celsius to avoid the volatilization of cyclopentasiloxane.


V. Packaging Specifications and Storage Conditions


The product silicone elastomer gel 96212 is packaged in 20-kilogram plastic drums or 200-kilogram iron drums. This product is non-hazardous, and during storage and transportation, attention should be paid to moisture prevention, and acidic or alkaline impurities should be prevented from mixing in. The container should be strictly sealed after each use. The storage period is two years under sealed and room temperature conditions.


VI. Quality Assurance and Application Value


The product silicone elastomer gel 96212 has established a strict quality control system during the production process. Key indicators such as product appearance, non-volatile content, viscosity, and D4 content are monitored throughout the process to ensure consistency and reliability between batches. As the skincare industry continues to develop towards efficacy and experience-oriented directions, the demand for multi-functional raw materials with thickening, emulsifying, and unique skin sensation functions is steadily increasing. This product, with its convenient self-emulsification cold-mixing process, excellent water-binding performance, and fine and smooth skin sensation characteristics, is becoming an important basic raw material option for the development of moisturizing creams, serums, and water-release creams, providing powerful formulation support for promoting product innovation and skin sensation upgrade in skincare products.