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Cyclomethicone Replacement

The regulatory landscape is changing, ecological concerns are intensifying and consumer perception of safety is more important than ever. As these factors combine to push cyclomethicone sensory modifiers out of favor, today’s formulator needs viable alternatives to cyclomethicone. Light Schercemol™ esters are ideal substitutes. 

With light, soft skinfeel, silky afterfeel and no unpleasant residue, light Schercemol esters have sensory attributes similar to cyclomethicone and are ideal alternatives that can be used at lower usage levels than cyclomethicone.

Physical properties have been measured and sensory characteristics have been evaluated to help identify suitable cyclomethicone replacements and to further match target performance through blending. We can help you meet your performance requirements without cyclic silicones. 

Properties Silicone Schercemol™ Esters
Product Designation D5 CO  NGDO  DIS  DIA 
INCI Designation Cyclopentasiloxane Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Adipate
Appearance Clear, colorless liquid
Molecular Weight 395 368 356 286 230
Viscosity, mPa•s 3.8 11.3 11.7 6.2 3.9
Permittivity 2.6 3.0 3.9 4.2 4.7
Interfacial Tension vs. H20, mN/m 29.5 26.9 19.2 20.7 15.2
Contact Angle on Vitro-Skin @ 1s, degrees 2.3 17.7 18.2 18.5 16.6
Coefficient of Friction 0.076 0.072 0.061 0.069 0.074

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