Cyclo-1400 is a blend of d4/d5 Cyclomethicone and Dimethiconol that is widely used in hair care formulations.

Synonyms: cyclomethicone, dimethiconol, skin cream silicone, skin care silicone, hair care silicone, Dow Corning 1400 fluid, DC 1400 fluid, Dow Corning 1400 cyclomethicone, cosmetic grade silicone, cyclotetetrasiloxane, cyclotetrasiloxane (D4), D4 silicone, D4 cyclomethicone, volatile silicone, silicone elastomer compound, silicone gum blend, personal care silicone

Cyclo-1400 Cyclomethicone (d4 & d5)/Dimethicone Blend

INCI Names: Cyclopentasiloxane/Cylotetrasiloxane & Dimethiconol

Product Equivalent: Dow Corning® 1401 Fluid, DC 1401®

Use: Cyclo-1400 is a blend of cyclomethicone and dimethiconol. It consists of a 13% solution of an ultra-high viscosity dimethiconol in a blend of cyclotetrasiloxane and cycolpentasilxoane (D4 & D5). The fluid blend provides soft feel, spreadability and substantivity. It is widely used in hair care formulations to provide a soft-silky feel and to protect against split ends.

It can be readily emulsified or combined with volatile silicone, mineral oil and cosmetic esters to provide a delivery vehicle for active ingredients such as sun screens, skin care products & hair conditioners.

Features

Soft velvet feel
Excellent film forming
Long lasting
Excellent conditioning
Volatility
Cyclomethicones evaporate readily without a residue or cooling sensation
Conditions hair – especially split ends
High viscosity Dimethiconol dispersed in d4/d5 cyclomethicone
Provides water-repellent film in sunscreens, emollients & moisturizers

Product Data

Chemical Name	Silicone Fluid
Formula	Dimethiconol in blend of d4/d5 Cyclomethicone
Appearance	Clear-viscous liquid
Specific gravity @25°C	0.96
Viscosity at 25 at 25°C	4,000 – 7,000 cP
Freezing point	-18°C
Refractive index	1.39 to 1.40
Non-volatile content	15%
Flash Point	> 50°C

Availability: 1-gallon pail, 5-gallon pail & 55-gallon drums

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Cyclo-1400-DM is a blend of high viscosity Dimethicone that is dispersed in a D5 Cyclomethicone.

Cyclo-1400-DM D5 Cyclomethicone/Dimethicone Blend

INCI Names: Cyclopentasiloxane/ Dimethicone

Product Equivalent: Dow Corning 1411® Fluid, DC 1411®

Use: Cyclo-1400-DM is a blend of d5 cyclomethicone and dimethicone. It consists of a 15% solution of an ultrahigh viscosity dimethicone in a blend of D5 Cycolpentasilxoane (D4 & D5). The fluid blend provides soft feel, spreadability and substantivity. It is widely used in hair care formulations to provide a soft-silky feel and to protect against split ends.