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Shin-Etsu
KSG-45
A silicone elastomer gel that is swollen with a plant-based oil and has a smooth texture that blends well with the skin.
Identification
Chemical Name:
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone CrosspolymerINCI Name:
VINYL DIMETHICONE/LAURYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMERCOCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE
Synonyms:
KSG-45 NEW, KSG-44Functionality
System:
Skincare & Personal Care FormulationFunction Description:
Crosslinked alkyl-modified silicone elastomer gel swollen with plant-based oil to modify sensory properties in formulations—provides a smooth, skin-friendly feel, soft-focus optical effect and film-forming/thickening behavior when incorporated into personal care products.Applications & Uses:
- Used as a texture and sensory modifier in skin care and color cosmetic formulations (creams, lotions, serums, primers, foundations) to deliver smooth glide, improved spreadability and soft-focus appearance
- can be used to increase the natural-origin content of formulations by employing plant-based oils
- applicable in formulations requiring a silicone elastomer gel for film formation and enhanced skin feel.
Benefits:
- Smooth, skin-friendly sensory enhancement
- soft-focus optical effect for complexion products
- high natural-origin index potential via plant-based oils
- two grades (KSG-45, KSG-44) to tailor feel (softer vs richer)
- compatibility with common cosmetic oils and stable elastomeric film formation.
Performance Attributes:
- Provides soft-focus/optical blurring (KSG-45: 90% transmittance, 25% haze at 500 µm)
- tunable texture via cross-linked polymer content (30–40%) and base oil choice
- measured penetration (worked) at 25°C (KSG-45: 330) and refractive index (KSG-45: 1.430) indicating viscous gel consistency and oil compatibility
- stable elastomeric network swollen with oils for improved spreadability and long-lasting feel.
Sustainable Claim:
Naturally DerivedApprovals & Certifications:
ISO 9001Brand:
KSGManufacturer:
Shin-EtsuProperties:
| Grade: | KSG-45 NEW |
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| Molecular Model: | Elastomer gel in which alkyl-modified silicone is crosslinked with silicone |
| Cross-linked polymer %: | 30-40 |
| Penetration (worked) 25°C: | 330 |
| Refractive Index 25°C: | 1.430 |
| All Transmittance % (JIS K7361): | 90 |
| Haze % (JIS K7136): | 25 |
| Thickness: | 500 μm |
| Country of Availability: | USA |
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