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Trimethylsiloxysilicate (and) Polypropylsilsesquioxane (Flake Resin)

INCI: Trimethylsiloxysilicate (and) Polypropylsilsesquioxane

What is it?

This is a pre-blended combination of two different silicone-derived resins. Trimethylsiloxysilicate is a highly branched silicone resin built from a silicate core capped with trimethylsiloxy groups, made by reacting a silicate source with trimethylchlorosilane. Polypropylsilsesquioxane is a chemically different type...

How is it used?

Dissolve the flakes into your chosen carrier, up to a 50 percent resin-to-oil ratio, with agitation and gentle heat up to about 70°C to speed dissolution, then add that solution to your oil phase.

Forms

Available forms and grades affect how this ingredient behaves and how it should be selected for a formula.

Appearance

Color, texture, and physical characteristics can vary between suppliers and product grades.

Usage rate

Recommended incorporation levels depend on product type, supplier guidance, and the intended result.

Why we use it

Formulators choose this ingredient for specific performance, sensory, and stability benefits.

Strengths and limitations

Its advantages, compatibility considerations, and practical tradeoffs should be weighed during development.

Alternatives and substitutions

Possible replacements depend on the ingredient's role, desired skin feel, and formulation system.

Storage and shelf life

Appropriate storage conditions help protect quality and performance throughout the ingredient's usable life.

Trimethylsiloxysilicate (and) Polypropylsilsesquioxane (Flake Resin)

What is it?

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