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peg 12 dimethicone vs dimethicone
I have a formula calling for peg 12 but can’t find it anywhere to buy from my usual suppliers. Is there a huge difference between it and regular dimethicone?
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Peg 12 Dimethicone is water soluble. Dimethicone is not
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Thank you.
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Any leads on buying a small amount?
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Found PEG-8 Dimethicone: https://www.makingcosmetics.com/ELL-PEG8DI-01.html
Another thread: https://chemistscorner.com/cosmeticsciencetalk/discussion/2730/replacement-for-peg-12-dimethicone
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What is the function of peg 12 dimethicone in that formula?
If it is as emulsifier the no you cant use dimethicone instead of it.
If it is as conditioner then yes you can use -
conditioner.
this is perfect, thank you @Mayday! -
esthetician922 said:I have a formula calling for peg 12 but can’t find it anywhere to buy from my usual suppliers. Is there a huge difference between it and regular dimethicone?
If the formula is clear then I wouldn’t swap them out (the dimethicone will make it hazy and possible completely separate out), but if it is like a cream or pearlized then I think either would work.
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@esthetician922 You could alternatively use PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate instead, to keep the clarity of your product.
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Can be replaced by peg8 dimethicone or amodimethicone
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Amodimethicone isn’t watersoluble but usually comes in a format of emulsion.
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