CDF Phenyl Trimethicone – High-Gloss Silicone

CDF Phenyl Trimethicone

Specialty silicone fluid that delivers exceptional shine, slip, and elegance to cosmetic formulations.

INCI Name: Phenyl Trimethicone

Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid

Solubility: Oil-soluble

Function: Emollient, shine enhancer, sensory modifier, conditioning agent

Phenyl Trimethicone is a premium silicone fluid valued for its high refractive index and luxurious sensory profile. Compared to many traditional silicone fluids, it imparts exceptional gloss and brilliance while maintaining a lightweight, silky feel on both skin and hair.

Its excellent spreadability and compatibility make it a popular ingredient in advanced skincare, haircare, and color cosmetic formulations where enhanced aesthetics and superior application properties are desired.

Supplied as a cosmetic raw material for formulation use.

What It Does

Phenyl Trimethicone enhances formulation aesthetics by increasing shine, improving spreadability, and creating a smooth, elegant finish. Its high refractive index allows it to impart noticeable brilliance to both skin and hair while reducing drag during application.

Key Benefits

• Provides exceptional gloss and shine.
• Improves spreadability and application.
• Creates a silky, elegant sensory profile.
• Enhances the appearance of hair and skin.
• Helps reduce tackiness in formulations.
• Compatible with many oils, esters, waxes, and silicones.

Typical Use Levels

• 1–5% — Sensory enhancement
• 2–10% — Skincare and haircare products
• 5–20% — Shine-focused cosmetic systems

How to Incorporate

• Add to the oil phase of formulations.
• Compatible with silicones, esters, hydrocarbons, and cosmetic oils.
• Can be processed at elevated temperatures if required.

Common Applications

• Hair serums
• Hair oils and shine sprays
• Primers
• Foundations
• Color cosmetics
• Skincare products

Formulation Notes

• Provides noticeably higher shine than standard Dimethicone.
• Frequently used in premium haircare systems.
• Can improve the sensory profile of oil-based formulations.
• Excellent choice when a luxurious finish is desired.

Often selected when formulators want a more sophisticated finish than conventional silicone fluids can provide.

Documents

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry location.
• Keep container tightly sealed.
• Protect from excessive heat and contamination.

Disclaimer

This material is supplied for cosmetic formulation use only. Users are responsible for evaluating suitability, stability, and regulatory compliance within finished formulations.