XIAMETER™ PMX-200 SILICONE FLUID 5 CST
INCI: Dimethicone
Overview
XIAMETERTM PMX-200 Silicone Fluid is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid commonly used as a base fluid in personal care products due to its excellent spreading characteristics. It is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless and non-greasy. Contains Octamethyl Cyclotetrasiloxane (CAS# 556-67-2) as an impurity at a level of < 0.1 %, Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (CAS# 541-02-6) as an impurity at a level of < 0.1 %, Dodecamethyl cyclohexasiloxane (CAS# 540-97-6) as an impurity at a level of 0.39-0.56%
- Easy to Spread
- Soluble in a Wide Range of Solvents
- Light Feel
- Low Residue
- Reduced Greasiness
- Silky Afterfeel
- Water Repellency
Formulation snapshot
Typical phase
Oil phase
Oil-soluble — combined with other lipids and heated with the oil phase.
Functional role
Emollient — improves slip, cushion, and skin feel.
Pairs well with
- A primary emulsifier
- A co-emollient for varied skin feel
- An antioxidant to protect oils
Handling watch-outs
- Always validate stability and microbial safety in your finished formula.
Qualitative guidance only. We don't publish use levels — confirm dosage, pH, and compatibility against the supplier technical data sheet and your own stability testing.
- Supplier
- Dow
- CAS
- 63148-62-9
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