Micro-Emulsions

Microsil^® silicone micro-emulsions are oil in water emulsion systems. The base silicone fluids used in our raw materials have varying applications and functionality. Microsil^® micro-emulsions have unique properties due to their clarity and compatibility with other raw materials. Allow Innospec to recommend the product that is best suited for your formula needs.

Our range includes:

Microsil^® 8107

Amodimethicone (and) C11-15 Pareth-7 (and) Laureth-9 (and) Glycerin
(and) Trideceth-12

Excellent conditioning additive for a wide range of water based hair care applications including rinse-off and leave-in conditioners, shampoos and hair styling products. Enhances wet and dry combing, adds hair shine and hair volume.

Microsil^® FINISH

Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone (and) Cetrimonium Chloride (and) Cetrimonium Bromide (and) Trideceth-6 (and) C11-15 Pareth-7

Microsil^® FINISH is a clear 30% aqueous cationic micro-emulsion. It is a balanced combination of patented cationic hindered amine functional silicone polymers in combination with premium cationic organic quaternium salts. This versatile cationic complex was developed as a premium conditioning additive with ease in formulating crème conditioners, hair treatment products, leave-on hair treatments, and styling aids. A preservative-free version is available upon request.

Microsil^® VOLUME

Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone (and) Cetrimonium Chloride (and) Trideceth-6 (and) C11-15 Pareth-7

Microsil^® VOLUME is a clear, cationic, aqueous silicone micro-emulsion. Microsil^® VOLUME is a balanced combination of patented cationic hindered amino-functional silicone polymer in combination with an organic quaternium salt. The active silicones used in Microsil^® VOLUME act as free radical scavengers and antioxidants which aid in the overall health of the hair through protection from heat, UV rays and other environmental factors. A preservative-free version is available upon request.

Microsil^® HAF-MV30

Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone (and) C11-15 Pareth-7 (and) Trideceth-6

Microsil^® HAF-MV-30 is a clear cationic microemulsion. It contains a medium molecular weight. This product is a hindered amine functional silicone in an aqueous base. Microsil^® HAF-MV-30 improves softness and shine in hair care formulations and is excellent for bringing out highlights in color-treated hair. This product has low toxicity and clear compatibility with anionic shampoo systems. A preservative-free version is available upon request.

Microsil^® HAF-HV

Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone (and) C11-15 Pareth-7 (and) Trideceth-6

Microsil^® HAF-HV is a cationic microemulsion containing a high molecular weight hindered amine functional silicone in water. It improves softness and shine in hair care formulations and brings out highlights in color-treated hair. This product has low toxicity and clear compatibility with anionic shampoo systems. A preservative-free version is available upon request.