Reference price: US$3.90–5.90 / kg
Reference order quantity: 200–1,000 kg and above
Note: The above price information is for market reference only. Final pricing should be confirmed based on viscosity grade, order quantity, packaging requirements and shipping terms.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product name | Methyl silicone oil |
| INCI name | Dimethicone |
| Product series | Sucon 83001 / 83115 / 83002 / 83005 / 83010 / 83015 / 83030 / 83050 / 83100 / 83350 / 83500 |
| Viscosity range | 1cst, 1.5cst, 2cst, 5cst, 10cst, 15cst, 30cst, 50cst, 100cst, 350cst, 500cst |
| Appearance | Colorless and transparent liquid |
| Main features | Low surface tension, good spreadability, light skin feel, smooth silky touch and good compatibility |
| Compliance feature | D4, D5 and D6 content < 0.1 wt.%, compliant with EU REACH regulations |
| Application | Skin care, sunscreen, color cosmetics, hair care, antiperspirants, deodorants, lubricants, release agents and textile finishing |
| Packaging | 200 L iron drums, net weight 200 kg/drum |
| Storage | Store in a cool and ventilated place. Keep away from fire and heat sources. Storage temperature should not exceed 30°C. |
Methyl silicone oil is a colorless and transparent silicone fluid based on Dimethicone. This product series offers different viscosity grades from 1cst to 500cst, giving formulators flexibility for personal care, cosmetic, industrial and textile applications.
Low-viscosity methyl silicone oil provides excellent spreadability, low surface tension and a light, refreshing, non-greasy skin feel. It can help reduce tackiness in formulations, improve application smoothness and support uniform dispersion of pigments and active ingredients. Grades such as 1.5cst and 2cst can be used as alternatives to D5 in cosmetic formulations, while meeting cyclic content compliance requirements.
Medium and higher viscosity grades provide smoothness, lubrication, gloss and conditioning effects. They are suitable for skin care, sunscreen, hair care, color cosmetics, antiperspirants, deodorants and other personal care products.
This product series features excellent temperature resistance, electrical insulation, flowability and physiological inertness. In addition to cosmetic applications, it can also be used in waterproofing materials, electronic insulation, lubricants, release agents and textile finishing.
Colorless and transparent appearance
Available in multiple viscosity grades from 1cst to 500cst
D4, D5 and D6 content < 0.1 wt.%, compliant with EU REACH regulations
Low surface tension and excellent spreadability
Light, refreshing and non-greasy skin feel
Helps improve smoothness, gloss and silky touch
Good compatibility with various cosmetic ingredients
Excellent temperature resistance, electrical insulation, flowability and physiological inertness
Suitable for cosmetic, personal care, industrial and textile applications
Methyl silicone oil can be used in a wide range of applications, including:
Skin care products
Sunscreen formulations
Color cosmetics
Hair care products
Antiperspirants and deodorants
Construction waterproofing materials
Sealants and fillers
Electronic insulating and moisture-proof materials
Lubricants and release agents
Textile finishing agents
In cosmetic formulations, it helps improve spreadability, reduce stickiness and provide a smooth, silky and non-greasy sensory profile.
In industrial applications, it can help improve waterproof performance, lubrication, release performance, electrical insulation and material durability.
| Product Name | INCI Name | Viscosity | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| sucon 83001 | Dimethicone | 1cst | Fast evaporation rate, refreshing skin feel, low surface tension and good compatibility. |
| sucon 83115 | Dimethicone | 1.5cst | More environmentally friendly than D5, with unique volatility and a light, non-greasy skin feel. Suitable for skin care, color cosmetics and sunscreen formulations, and can be used as an alternative to D5. |
| sucon 83002 | Dimethicone | 2cst | Alternative to D5, compliant with cyclic content regulations. Volatile fluid with excellent spreading ability and a refreshing, non-greasy skin feel. |
| sucon 83005 | Dimethicone | 5cst | Colorless and odorless, light and non-greasy with slight volatility, easy to spread and provides a smooth, silky feel. Good compatibility with other cosmetic ingredients. |
| sucon 83010 | Dimethicone | 10cst | Soluble in most cosmetic solvents and compatible with many cosmetic ingredients. Suitable for personal care products such as skin care, sunscreen, hair care products, antiperspirants and deodorants. |
| sucon 83015 | Dimethicone | 15cst | Moderate volatility and low surface tension. Reduces stickiness and is suitable for skin care, hair care, color cosmetics, sunscreen, antiperspirants and deodorants. |
| sucon 83030 | Dimethicone | 30cst | Colorless and odorless, low surface tension with unique volatility and good spreadability, provides gloss and excellent compatibility with various cosmetic ingredients. |
| sucon 83050 | Dimethicone | 50cst | Smooth, refreshing and non-greasy texture that gives skin a soft and silky feel. Improves formulation performance and sensory properties in cosmetic products. |
| sucon 83100 | Dimethicone | 100cst | Colorless and odorless, easy to spread and provides a smooth, silky skin feel with moderate conditioning properties. Compatible with most cosmetic ingredients. |
| sucon 83350 | Dimethicone | 350cst | Colorless and odorless with excellent spreadability, providing lubrication and a silky feel. Shows good compatibility with cosmetic formulations. |
| sucon 83500 | Dimethicone | 500cst | Colorless and odorless with excellent spreadability, providing lubrication and smooth sensory performance. Compatible with various cosmetic raw materials. |
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Product type | Methyl silicone oil |
| INCI name | Dimethicone |
| Appearance | Colorless and transparent liquid |
| Viscosity grades | 1cst, 1.5cst, 2cst, 5cst, 10cst, 15cst, 30cst, 50cst, 100cst, 350cst, 500cst |
| Cyclic content | D4, D5 and D6 content < 0.1 wt.% |
| Compliance | Compliant with EU REACH regulations |
| Main benefits | Low surface tension, good spreadability, smooth skin feel, lubrication, gloss and formulation compatibility |
| Sensory profile | Light, refreshing, non-greasy, smooth and silky |
| Compatibility | Compatible with many cosmetic ingredients and most cosmetic solvents depending on viscosity grade |
| Application fields | Cosmetics, personal care, construction, electronics, lubricants, release agents and textile finishing |
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Packaging | Packed in 200 L iron drums |
| Net weight | 200 kg/drum |
| Storage | Store in a cool and ventilated place, away from fire and heat sources |
| Storage temperature | Should not exceed 30°C |
| Compatibility warning | Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, acids and alkalis |
| Warehouse requirement | Lighting and ventilation facilities in storage areas should be explosion-proof |
| Transportation | Handle with care during transportation to prevent damage to packaging or containers |
Q1: How do formulators choose the right methyl silicone oil viscosity?
The viscosity should match the target texture and application. Lower-viscosity grades are often selected for lighter spreading and quick glide, while higher-viscosity grades may support a richer, smoother and more cushioning feel. R&D teams should test different viscosities in the final formula system.
Q2: What skin feel can methyl silicone oil bring to skincare formulas?
It can help improve smoothness, slip and spreadability while reducing a heavy or greasy after-feel. This makes it useful for creams, lotions, serums, sunscreens and primers that need a lighter, more elegant skin feel.
Q3: Is methyl silicone oil suitable for foundation or makeup primer?
Yes. In foundation and primer formulas, methyl silicone oil can improve glide, even application and surface smoothness. It can also work with silicone elastomers, powders and film-forming agents to support a more refined makeup finish.
Q4: Can it be used in hair care products?
Yes. Methyl silicone oil is commonly considered for hair serum, conditioner and leave-on hair care products where the formula needs smoothness, combing feel, shine and conditioning performance. The suitable grade depends on the desired weight and finish.
Q5: What should OEM/ODM factories confirm before using methyl silicone oil in customer formulas?
They should confirm INCI name, viscosity grade, application range, compatibility with the formula system, batch consistency and required technical documents. For customer projects, the selected grade should match the target claims such as silky feel, smooth glide, non-greasy texture or conditioning.
Q6: Can methyl silicone oil be used with silicone powder, silicone elastomer or emulsifiers?
Yes. It is often used together with other silicone ingredients to adjust sensory feel, texture and application performance. Compatibility and dosage should be tested according to the formula type, especially in emulsions, anhydrous systems and makeup bases.
Q7: What documents do B2B buyers usually need for evaluation?
Cosmetic brands, OEM/ODM factories and importers usually request TDS, MSDS and COA. These documents help check specifications, safety handling, batch quality and whether the ingredient is suitable for the buyer’s cosmetic application.
Q8: What information should buyers provide when requesting samples or quotation?
Buyers should provide the target application, desired viscosity or skin feel, formula type, required INCI, estimated quantity, packaging demand and target market. This helps confirm the suitable grade, sample arrangement, MOQ, lead time and pricing.
Focused on silicone-based ingredients for skin care, makeup, sunscreen, hair care and other personal care applications.
Zhejiang Sucon New Materials Co., Ltd.
Support By Hangzhou Great Master
186 Shunyuan Road, Hangzhou Bay Economic and Technological Development Zone, Gaibei Town, Shangyu District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, China
+86 15068736950
hzmulti-masters@hzwendanhui.com
