BRB CM 50 Cyclopentasiloxane

Description

BRB CM 50 is a cosmetic-grade Cyclopentasiloxane, a volatile silicone known for its low viscosity and ability to evaporate quickly. It’s commonly used in personal care products as a carrier and emollient, providing a smooth, non-greasy feel to skin and hair.
Here’s a more detailed description:
Appearance:
It’s a clear, colorless, and odorless liquid.
Chemical Composition:
BRB CM 50 is a cyclic silicone with the chemical formula (CH3)6Si2O5, belonging to the cyclomethicone family.
Volatility:
It has a low molecular weight, making it highly volatile and ensuring rapid evaporation after application.
Function:
As a volatile carrier, it helps to spread products smoothly and evenly, while also imparting a soft, silky, and non-greasy feel.
Applications:
BRB CM 50 is widely used in a variety of personal care products:
Skin Care: In lotions, creams, and serums, it acts as a lightweight emollient, enhancing spreadability and providing a silky texture.
Hair Care: It’s found in leave-in conditioners, hair serums, and shine sprays to improve manageability, shine, and softness.
Makeup: It enhances the spreadability and smooth application of foundations, primers, and liquid lipsticks.
Sunscreens: It improves the texture and spreadability of sunscreen formulations.
Antiperspirants and Deodorants: It enhances the feel and texture of these products upon application.