Shin-Etsu Silicone Selection Guide for Cosmetics

Silicone Branched Type

This is a silicone with a polyglycerol chain added. It has both hydrophobic and hydrophilic parts, so it can be used as a surfactant or powder dispersant. The hydrophobic part of the silicone branched type has a structure with silicone branches on the silicone main chain, making it useful as a W/O emulsifier or powder dispersant for oil phases mainly consisting of silicone fluids. It has high water retention and gives a soft, moist feel.

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