SiSiB® PC16510 is a high molecular weight silicone elastomer gel swollen in cyclopentasiloxane (D5). It provides high thickening efficiency together with a silky, light, and dry smooth skin feel.
SiSiB® PC16510 improves spreadability and contributes to a soft focus effect in cosmetic formulations. It is suitable for a wide range of make-up and skin care applications requiring enhanced sensory performance.
Appearance | Clear to translucent colorless gel |
Viscosity (25°C, mPa·s) | 700,000-1,600,000 |
Gel Content (%) | 12-15 |
Density (25°C) | 0.96 |
Typical values only and should not be used as specification limits.
SiSiB® PC16510 is suitable for formulations requiring enhanced sensory properties, soft focus effect, and high viscosity build. Typical applications include make-up bases, liquid foundations, light creams, anti-wrinkle creams, concealers, essence lotions, blushers, and body lotions.
It may be used in oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions, and anhydrous formulations.
SiSiB® PC16510 is available in 18Kg pails with plastic liner, or 180Kg drum.
When stored in the original unopened container at or below 50°C, SiSiB® PC16510 has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of production.