SeraSol SC 81 (PEG-12 Dimethicone)
SeraSol SC 81 (PEG-12 Dimethicone) – Water-Soluble Silicone for Personal Care Formulations
1. What is SeraSol SC 81?
✔ SeraSol SC 81 is a 100% active silicone copolyol with the INCI Name: PEG-12 Dimethicone, developed for a wide range of personal care applications.
✔ Thanks to its water solubility, SeraSol SC 81 imparts the characteristic benefits of silicone to water-based and clear formulations. It can also be used as a conditioning agent in hair care, shaving, bath, and body care products.
2. Product Information
• Product Name: SeraSol SC 81
• INCI Name: PEG-12 Dimethicone
• Country of Origin: South Korea
• Packaging: 18 kg / 200 kg
3. Key Features of SeraSol SC 81
✔ Delivers the Benefits of Silicone to Water-Based Formulations
SeraSol SC 81 imparts the characteristic properties of silicone to water-based and clear formulations.
✔ Supports Foam Enhancement
According to KCC Beauty’s technical documentation, SeraSol SC 81 exhibits pro-foaming properties, helping to enhance foam performance in formulations.
✔ Provides Humectant Properties
SeraSol SC 81 functions as a humectant, helping to maintain moisture within the formulation.
✔ Improves the Feel of Wet Hair
SeraSol SC 81 offers wet conditioning properties, helping improve the soft and smooth feel of hair while it is wet.
✔ Suitable for Various Personal Care Formulations
SeraSol SC 81 can be incorporated into a wide range of formulations, particularly water-based systems.
✔ Technical Characteristics
SeraSol SC 81 has an HLB of approximately 13 and is a water-soluble modified silicone polymer typically added to aqueous formulations to:
• Provide lubricity and improve spreadability.
• Impart a pleasant skin feel.
• Be diluted with water and/or lower alcohols such as ethanol.
• Reduce surface tension and improve the wetting properties of formulations due to its surfactant-like structure.
• Exhibit plasticizing properties that help modify the characteristics of hair styling polymers.
4. Applications
• Shampoos
• Conditioners
• Hair styling products
• Clear hair care formulations
• Clear skin care formulations
• Shaving products
• Bath products
• Other personal care products
5. Recommended Use Level
• Recommended use level: 0.5–3.0%
• Can be added directly to water-based formulations.
• May be diluted with water or lower alcohols (e.g., ethanol) before use, if required.
6. Storage
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• When stored below 15°C, the product may become cloudy or semi-solid. This condition can be reversed by gentle heating and stirring.
• Repeated freeze-thaw cycles do not affect the product’s performance.
7. Contact Us
• If you are looking for PEG-12 Dimethicone for hair care or personal care formulations, please contact 3H Cosmetic for technical support, sample requests, and formulation assistance.
• Hotline: +84 32 761 2525
