Silike 949 Natural

O Silike 949 Natural It is a natural 100% ingredient for cosmetic applications, presented as an alternative to Amodimethicone and Trideceth-12 and Cetrimonium Chloride.

It can be used in hair and skin products. Studies have begun on hair applications, and the product shows potential for skin hydration and maintaining its integrity. It is suitable for shampoos, conditioners, treatment masks, finishing products, and body moisturizers.

Benefits

• It helps with combability.
• It increases the tensile strength of the wires.
• It has the potential to hydrate the skin and maintain its integrity.

Where to apply

• Shampoos and gentle cleansing products
• Conditioners
• Treatment masks
• Finishing products
• Hair products
• Body moisturizers
• Skin care products

Features

• 100% natural
• Alternative to Amodimethicone (and) Trideceth-12 (and) Cetrimonium Chloride
• Water soluble
• Viscosity of 100–300 cP
• Compatible with hair and skin products.

Technical information

Solubility in water: Soluble
Brookfield viscosity at 25 °C: 100–300 cP
Recommended maximum temperature: 80 °C
Recommended usage range: From 5% to 30%.

Result: A reduction of 48% in total combing effort with leave-in conditioner and an average increase of 22% in hair tensile strength after a five-minute application of conditioner, compared to conditioner with keratin.

Study type / method: Combability effectiveness test and instrumental in vitro study of tensile strength.

Concentration tested: 30% in the combability test and 5% in the tensile strength study.

Conditions: The resistance study was conducted at 22 °C and 55% relative humidity, using a Dia-Stron MTT175 instrument.

Functions and applications

Main function: An alternative to Amodimethicone and Trideceth-12 and Cetrimonium Chloride for cosmetic applications.

Applications: Shampoos and gentle cleansers, hair products and skin care products.

Processing instructions: It is recommended to use Silike 949 Natural cold, during the cooling stages of the process. The maximum recommended heating temperature is 80 °C, and prolonged heating is not recommended. Due to its natural origin, the product may exhibit slight yellowing, which does not affect its properties.

Frequently Asked Questions

In which formulations can Silike 949 Natural be used?

It can be used in shampoos and mild cleansers, hair products, and skin care products.

What is the recommended usage range for Silike 949 Natural?

From 5% to 30%, which may vary depending on the product.

Does Silike 949 Natural have a recommended temperature or processing method?

Yes. It is recommended to use it cold, during the cooling stages. The maximum recommended temperature is 80°C, and prolonged heating is not recommended. A slight yellowing due to its natural origin does not affect its properties.

What is the solubility of Silike 949 Natural?

Silike 949 Natural is water-soluble.

What are the technical advantages of Silike 949 Natural?

It is a natural, water-soluble 100%, exhibits a Brookfield viscosity at 25 °C of 100–300 cP, and provides results for combability and tensile strength of the hair.

Does Silike 949 Natural have combability results?

Yes. In the test performed, the leave-in conditioner with 30% of the ingredient reduced the total combing effort by 48%.

Does Silike 949 Natural have any effect on hair strength?

Yes. In the instrumental in vitro study, a conditioner with 5% of the ingredient increased the tensile strength of the hair by an average of 22% after a five-minute application, outperforming the conditioner with keratin.