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Dow XIAMETER PMX-1184 Silicone Fluid is a volatile silicone in the XIAMETER personal care silicone series, designed for multi-scenario personal care formulations such as skin care, sun care, color cosmetics, hair care and antiperspirant deodorant. Formulated with volatile linear dimethicone blend, it combines refreshing skin feel, rapid spread and film-forming properties
Rapid Volatilization & Dryness - Volatilizes quickly after application, imparts dry and non-sticky skin feel
Excellent Spread & Lubrication - Enhances formulation spreadability, imparts smooth touch to skin and hair
Residue-Free & Non-Staining - Reduces white residue, does not stain clothes, safer to use
Non-Occlusive & Skin-Friendly - Does not clog pores, suitable for all skin types, gentle and non-burdensome
Efficiently Shortens Drying Time - Accelerates formulation drying and film-forming, improves use convenience
Skin Care Formulation Additives - Lotions, creams, serums, improving skin feel and reducing stickiness
Sun Care Product Applications - Sunscreens, sun milks, enhancing spreadability and dryness
Color Cosmetic Formulation Optimization - Foundations, powders, lipsticks, reducing white marks and improving smoothness
Hair Care Product Compatibility - Shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, improving wet combability and smoothness
Antiperspirant & Deodorant Products - Antiperspirants, deodorants, enhancing dryness and reducing greasy residue
| Brand | DOW |
| Product Type | Volatile Linear Dimethicone Blend |
| INCI Name | Trisiloxane (and) Dimethicone |
| Active Ingredient | 100% |
| Dynamic Viscosity | 1.45~1.75 cP |
| Flash Point (Closed Cup) | 42℃ |
| Refractive Index | 1.39 |
| Specific Gravity (25℃) | 0.85 |
Q1: What is the primary functional role of PMX-1184 in personal care formulations?
A: PMX-1184 is a low-viscosity, non-volatile silicone fluid primarily used as a skin-conditioning agent and sensory enhancer—imparting smoothness, slip, and a lightweight, non-greasy feel to leave-on and rinse-off products such as lotions, creams, shampoos, and conditioners.
Q2: Is PMX-1184 compatible with common surfactant systems, including anionic and cationic types?
A: Yes, PMX-1184 demonstrates broad compatibility with most cosmetic surfactants—including anionic (e.g., SLS, SLES), nonionic (e.g., alkyl glucosides), and cationic (e.g., behentrimonium chloride)—and is commonly incorporated into emulsions and clear cleansing systems without destabilizing phase behavior.
Q3: How does PMX-1184 differ from higher-viscosity silicone oils like dimethicone 100 cSt or 350 cSt?
A: PMX-1184 has significantly lower viscosity and surface tension than standard dimethicones, enabling faster spreading, improved miscibility in low-polarity solvents, and enhanced incorporation into aqueous systems—making it especially suitable for high-clarity, low-oil-content formulations where rapid absorption and minimal residue are desired.
Q4: Can PMX-1184 be used in rinse-off hair care products without build-up concerns?
A: Yes—due to its low molecular weight and volatility profile, PMX-1184 provides temporary conditioning benefits in shampoos and body washes without significant accumulation on hair or skin after repeated use, supporting clean-rinse performance and compatibility with sulfate-free systems.
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