Primosil™ 34DT (Cyclopentasiloxane & Dimethicone Crosspolymer)

Primosil™ 34DT (Cyclopentasiloxane & Dimethicone Crosspolymer) is a popular choice in personal care and cosmetics for its exceptional ability to enhance product texture and performance. This silicone-based ingredient offers a unique silky and smooth feel, rapidly evaporating to leave behind a soft, powdery finish without any greasy residue. It serves as a superb base for primers and foundations, improving application by filling in fine lines and pores, thus creating a flawless canvas for makeup. It also helps to form a flexible, breathable film on the skin, which enhances the longevity of the cosmetics applied over it. Its ability to disperse and suspend pigments evenly helps in stabilizing color cosmetics, ensuring consistent color and coverage. Furthermore, its non-comedogenic nature ensures that it does not clog pores, making it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin.

Technical Specifications
PrimosilTM 34DT (Cyclopentasiloxane & Dimethicone Crosspolymer)
INCI
Cyclopentasiloxane & Dimethicone Crosspolymer
CAS Number
541-02-6
Molecular Formula
C10H30O5Si5
Molecular Weight
370.77 g/mol
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Shelf Life
24 months from the date of manufacturing.
Boiling Point
210°C
Melting Point
-38°C
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place in tightly closed containers to protect from moisture and other contaminants.
Supplier
Flychem
SKU
FCB-059
Key Benefits
PrimosilTM 34DT (Cyclopentasiloxane & Dimethicone Crosspolymer)
Enhances Spreadability
Improves the ease of spreading products across the skin or hair, leading to a smoother application and enhanced user experience.
Forms a Silky Barrier
Creates a silky, non-occlusive barrier on the skin, which helps to retain moisture without feeling heavy or greasy.
Quick-Drying
Offers a quick-drying finish that reduces wait times between applying different layers of products, ideal for fast-paced routines.
Soft Focus Effect
Provides a soft-focus effect, helping to blur imperfections on the skin, which is valuable in face care and makeup products.
Enhances Film Formation
Aids in forming a flexible film on skin, hair, or nails, can enhance product efficacy and durability, particularly in sun and nail care.
Imparts a Smooth Feel
Leaves a smooth, velvety feel on the skin, enhancing the sensory appeal of lotions, creams, and makeup foundations.
Conditions Hair
Improves hair manageability by conditioning the strands, reducing frizz, and facilitating easier styling.
Improves Product Dispersion
Helps disperse other ingredients evenly within a formula, which can improve the stability and performance of cosmetic products.
Enhances Water-Resistance
Contributes to water-resistant properties in products, essential for long-wear and water-resistant sunscreens and makeup.
Non-Comedogenic
Less likely to clog pores, making it suitable for face care products aimed at acne-prone or sensitive skin types.
Enhances Longevity of Makeup
Helps makeup products adhere better to the skin, increasing their wear time and reducing the need for touch-ups.
Moisturizing Benefits
Assists in moisturizing by trapping moisture on the skin without a heavy feel, making it ideal for body and foot care products.
Reduces Tackiness
Decreases the sticky feel of products when applied, improving the overall feel of sunscreens and lip care items.
Improves Texture
Contributes to a luxurious texture in formulations, making products more appealing and easier to apply.
Enhances Sensory Qualities
Elevates the sensory quality of cosmetic products, providing a premium, elegant feel during and after application.
Increases Product Stability
Stabilizes formulations by maintaining the integrity of volatile ingredients, ensuring consistent performance over time.
Facilitates Easier Removal
Despite its film-forming benefits, it facilitates easier removal of makeup and sun care products, reducing potential skin irritation from scrubbing.
Lightweight
Provides a lightweight finish in lotions and creams, essential for comfortable all-day wear in body and foot care products.
Enhances Pigment Dispersion
Improves the dispersion of pigments in color cosmetics, ensuring even color and coverage, beneficial for foundations and eye shadows.
Provides Thermal Protection
Offers some degree of thermal protection, beneficial in hair care products to minimize damage during heat styling.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are Primosil™ 34DT (Cyclopentasiloxane & Dimethicone Crosspolymer), and how do they benefit hair care products?

These ingredients are silicone-based polymers known for their smoothing and conditioning effects in hair care products. They provide a silky feel and can help control frizz and add shine.