BELSIL PDM 20

INCI : Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone BELSIL® PDM 20 is a phenyl-modified polydimethylsiloxane characterized by having a higher refractive index than dimethicone fluids (1.38-1.40). It offers clear advantages over dimethicones with regard to skin feel, shine and compatibility with other cosmetic raw materials. BELSIL® PDM 20 is used in all kinds of cosmetics formulations, but mostly in Hair Care compositions and Color Cosmetic due to their shine-enhancing benefits. BELSIL® PDM 20 reduces the stickiness of formulations containing acrylic acid polymers. It is an excellent emollient in skincare products, imparts a very pleasant feel to the skin, and provides water repellency. In antiperspirant formulations, phenyl-modified silicones are employed as a refractive-index match to promote the formation of clear products.