201 fluid dimethyl silicone oil - 0.65/1/1.5/2 cSt
Low Viscosity Dimethyl Silicone Oil in Personal Care Cosmetics
In personal care and cosmetics, low viscosity dimethyl silicone oil is an important ingredient. It makes products work better and feel great to use.
For skin care, this oil is amazing. In moisturizers and creams, it spreads easily on the skin. It’s light, so it absorbs fast and doesn’t feel greasy. It locks in moisture, keeping skin hydrated. This helps skin stay elastic, reducing fine lines and making it look young.
In hair care, it helps a lot. In shampoos and conditioners, it coats hair, smoothing the cuticles. Hair looks shiny and less frizzy. It also cuts down on friction, so hair is easier to comb and style. Plus, it protects hair from heat damage.
Makeup also needs this oil. In foundations, it helps the product go on smoothly and stay all day. Lipsticks with this oil glide on well and keep lips moist. Eyeshadows and blushes stick better to the skin, with less fallout.
The best part? It’s safe for all skin types. It’s hypoallergenic and won’t clog pores. That’s why both makeup makers and users love it.
Low viscosity dimethyl silicone oil turns normal products into great ones. As people want better personal care items, this ingredient will get even more popular.
| INCI NAME | Z-Silicone No. | Equivalent Product |
| Polydimethylsiloxane | ZG-201-0.65 | Dow: PMX-200 Fluid 0.65cSt |
| Wack:AK 0.65 |
| Trisiloxane | ZG-201-1 | Dow: PMX-200 Fluid 1cSt |
| Shinetsu:KF-96L-1cs |
| Polydimethylsiloxane | ZG-201-1.5 | Dow: PMX-200 Fluid 1.5cSt |
| Shinetsu: KF-96L-1.5cs |
| Polydimethylsiloxane | ZG-201-2 | Dow:PMX-200 Fluid 2cSt |
| Shinetsu: KF-96L-2cs |
ZG-201 has a great set of properties. It has excellent insulation, high water resistance, can endure high - speed shearing, shows high compressibility and dispersibility. Also, it features low surface tension, low reactivity, low vapor pressure, good heat stability and leveling.
ZG-201 can dissolve in most solvents. It gets along well with most cosmetic ingredients, so it's widely used in personal care products. It spreads well, leaves no greasy feeling, and makes the skin soft and smooth.
ZG-201, with a viscosity of 0.65 - 2 cSt, is a low - viscosity and volatile polydimethylsiloxane. Because of its good spreading and unique volatility, it's often used as a base liquid or volatile carrier in personal care products like antiperspirants and deodorants.
| Z-SILICONE NO. | ZG-201-0.65 | ZG-201-1 | ZG-201-1.5 | ZG-201-2 |
| Viscosity(25℃,mm2/s) | 0.65 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Density(25℃) | 0.76 | 0.82 | 0.85 | 0.87 |
| Refractive power(25℃) | 1.375 | 1.383 | 1.387 | 1.39 |