Silicon replacements

SILGREEN® C

Plant derived volatile silicones substitute

INCI name

C13-15 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate

 

 
SILGREEN® C is a 100% plant-derived substitute to volatile silicone oils designed to confer the dry and “powdery” touch of Cyclopentasiloxane and Isohexadecane. It is based on a synergistic combination of vegetable alkanes and a copolymer obtained from Olive Oil.
SILGREEN® C confers a dry silicone-like texture to the product, it is ideal to improve the spreadability of white cosmetics and reduce the overall greasiness of the formula. Moreover, SILGREEN® C acts as an effective dispersant for coloring pigments in color cosmetics or physical and chemicals filters in sun care applications. 

 

CUTICLES CLOSURE, SMOOTHNESS & SHINE IMPROVEMENT

 

A bar chart showing hair friction percentages. Untreated hair has 100% friction, while hair treated with Silgreen® C has reduced friction to about 25%.
 
Frictional properties determine how the hair feels to the touch, how it combs and styles as well as its manageability.
SILGREEN® C treatment significantly reduces dry friction in damaged hair by 67% compared to untreated, claiming smoothness, shine, damage prevention, and repairing action.
These benefits not only enhance the aesthetic quality of the hair but also facilitate daily maintenance, making the use of styling tools easier and preventing further damages during combing and styling.
 

COMPARISON OF SILGREEN®G AGAINST TRADITIONAL SILICON-BASED OILS

SILGREEN® C is lightweight compared to traditional silicones, improving hydration while offering enhanced spreadability and reducing greasiness.

A scatter plot chart showing the relationship between the sensoriality and spreadability of various cosmetic ingredients. The y-axis represents surface tension in mN/m, ranging from 16 to 38. The x-axis represents dryness to oiliness on a scale from 1 to 1000 dyn. Viscosity [mPas]. Ingredients are represented by circles of varying sizes (indicating spreadability) and colors (indicating polarity: green for non-polar, light green for low polar, orange for moderate polar, red for high polar). Key ingredients such as Silgreen® G, Silgreen® C, Isohexadecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Almond Oil, Mineral Oil (150 cSt), and Dimethicone (350 cSt) are plotted, highlighting their surface tension, dryness/oiliness, and spreadability.
  • 100% based on vegetable raw materials.
  • Ultra-Low viscosity and high volatility.
  • Compatible with UV filters and lipophilic ingredients.
  • Highly stable against oxidation. 
  • Confers silky and “powdery” touch to skincare products. Suitable in haircare conditioners to confer brilliance to the hair.
  • Excellent spreadability and non-greasy feel.
  • Colorless and odorless.
  • Soluble in mineral and vegetable oils. Insoluble in water, glycerine and glycols.
 

ORIGIN

Combination of vegetable alkanes and a copolymer derived from olive oil.

 

 
   Appearance Clear liquid
   Colour
Colourless or slightly yellow
   Odour Characteristic
   pH N.A.
   Dry residue (105°C) 99 – 100 %
   Flash point 115 – 120 °C
   Specific Gravity (25°C) 0.76 – 0.79 

It may be used in a wide range of skin-friendly formulas. It is suitable both for children and very delicate skins.

% OF USE: 3.0 – 30.0%

 

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