1、 What is methylphenyl silicone oil for cosmetics?
Methyl phenyl silicone oil for cosmetics is a branched poly (siloxane) modified with phenyl groups, which has a unique chemical structure and excellent physical and chemical properties. It is widely used in cosmetics and can significantly improve product performance and user experience.

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2、 Product Features
Easy to emulsify: Methyl phenyl silicone oil used in cosmetics can easily mix with aqueous components to form a stable emulsion system.
Good compatibility: It has excellent compatibility with other ingredients in cosmetics, such as oils, fragrances, etc., and can better work together with other raw materials.
Antioxidant properties: This silicone oil has good antioxidant properties and can extend the shelf life of cosmetics.
Not greasy, good breathability: After use, it will not form a thick oil film on the surface of the skin, but instead form a thin and breathable protective layer, allowing the skin to breathe freely.
Gloss and Softness: It can give hair and skin a shine, making hair smoother and skin softer.
Anti stickiness: It has good anti stickiness properties and can reduce the stickiness of the product on the skin.


3、 Application scenarios
Methyl phenyl silicone oil for cosmetics is widely used in the following fields:
Skincare products:
Lotion and face cream: As a waterproof additive, it can reduce the viscosity of the organic ingredients in the formula and improve the moisture and permeability of the product.


Sunscreen: Provides excellent waterproof performance and UV protection.
Shaving lotion: reduce friction during shaving, and make shaving smoother.


Hair care products:
Hair gel and conditioner: As a gloss agent, it increases the glossiness and smoothness of hair.
Hair gloss agent: enhances the shine of hair and makes it look healthier.


Makeup products:
Lipstick and lip gloss: provide high refractive index to make the product look more shiny.
Eyeliner pen and BB cream: improve the product's extensibility and compatibility, and enhance the use experience.

4、 Typical characteristics
Appearance: Colorless liquid.
Viscosity (25 ℃): 22.5.
Specific gravity (25 ℃): 0.980.
Refractive index (25 ℃): 1.46.
Flash point:> 100 ℃.
Acid value: 0.1 mg KOH/g.

5、 Usage and Storage
Solubility: At room temperature, this silicone oil is easily soluble in 95% ethanol, and even at a low temperature of 4 ℃, it can dissolve in a proportion of 50% by weight.
Storage conditions: It is recommended to store in a sealed container at room temperature or below 25 ℃, with a shelf life of up to 30 months.
Packaging specifications: Usually provided in the form of 25kg and 200kg drums, there are also small samples of 200g available for testing.

6、 Safety and Compliance
The name of methyl phenyl silicone oil used in cosmetics under JSCI is methyl phenyl polysiloxane, code 104207, listed as 1-11 in the CLS catalog, and is not restricted. Before use, it is recommended to carefully read the product safety manual to ensure safety during use.

7、 Summary
Methyl phenyl silicone oil for cosmetics has become an indispensable and important ingredient in cosmetic formulations due to its excellent properties. It can not only improve product performance and user experience, but also meet the needs of different application scenarios. With the continuous development of the cosmetics market, the application prospects of methylphenyl silicone oil will be even broader.