silicon replacements

SILGREEN® G

Plant derived volatile silicones substitute

INCI name

Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Glyceryl Oleate, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol

  

 
SILGREEN® G is a 100% plant-derived substitute to volatile silicone oils designed to confer the dry and silky texture of Hexadecane and Cyclopentasiloxane while being silicon-free. It is a combination of Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol and natural polymers derived from Olive Oil.
SILGREEN® G is also an excellent dispersant and is suitable to disperse both physical and chemical filters in suncare applications or coloring pigments in color cosmetics.
SILGREEN® G is a very light and volatile emollient; it provides a superb solution to meet the rising market demand for new green and sustainable alternatives to silicones for the cosmetic industry.

 

NATURAL ALTERNATIVE TO CYCLOPENTASILOXANE – D5

SILGREEN® G is lightweight compared to traditional silicones, improving hydration while offering enhanced spreadability and reducing greasiness. 
A scatter plot chart showing the relationship between the sensoriality and spreadability of various cosmetic ingredients. The y-axis represents surface tension in mN/m, ranging from 16 to 38. The x-axis represents dryness to oiliness on a scale from 1 to 1000 dyn. Viscosity [mPas]. Ingredients are represented by circles of varying sizes (indicating spreadability) and colors (indicating polarity: green for non-polar, light green for low polar, orange for moderate polar, red for high polar). Key ingredients such as Silgreen® G, Silgreen® C, Isohexadecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Almond Oil, Mineral Oil (150 cSt), and Dimethicone (350 cSt) are plotted, highlighting their surface tension, dryness/oiliness, and spreadability.

SENSORIAL PANEL

A radar chart comparing Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) and Silgreen® G on emulsion texture, lightness, greasiness, spreadability, absorption, and long-lasting effect. Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) generally scores higher on emulsion texture, lightness, and absorption, while Silgreen® G scores higher on greasiness and long-lasting effect.
 
SILGREEN® G demonstrates significant advantages in terms of emulsion texture, lightness, lower greasiness, spreadability, and absorption, although it has inferior long-lasting properties.
These attributes make SILGREEN® G a highly effective ingredient in delivering a smooth, lightweight, and non-greasy application.
These findings suggest that SILGREEN® G is a competitive natural alternative to Cyclopentasiloxane, offering several benefits in cosmetic formulations where texture, feel, and absorption are critical factors.
  • Non-greasy Feel
  • Colorless And Odorless
  • Non-polar Emollient
  • Ultra-low Viscosity
  • Liphophilic Ingredients Compatible
  • Excellent Spreadability
  • Emollient
  • Compatible With UV Filters
  • Highly Stable Against Oxidation
  • Completely Safe For Topical Use
  • Mostly Biodegradable

ORIGIN

Combination of Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol and natural polymers vegetable derived from Olive Oil.

 

   Appearance Clear liquid
   Colour
Colourless or slightly yellow
   Odour Characteristic
   pH N.A.
   Dry residue (105°C) 99 – 100 %
   Flash point 115 – 120 °C
   Specific Gravity (25°C) 0.76 – 0.79 g/ml

It may be used in a wide range of skin-friendly formulas. It is suitable both for children and very delicate skins.

% OF USE: 3.0 – 30.0%

 

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