Hydrogen Diphenyl Dimethicone is an inorganic chemical compound derived from dimethicone.
- "Hydrogen" refers to the presence of hydrogen atoms in the molecule.
- "Diphenyl" indicates that there are two phenyl groups in the molecule. A phenyl group is a functional group that consists of six carbon atoms bonded in a hexagonal planar ring and is usually attached to a molecule by one carbon atom.
- "Dimethicone" is a type of silicone that is often used in cosmetics and personal care products for its smoothing and filling properties. It is a polymer that includes repeating units of siloxane, which is a chain of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms combined with carbon and/or hydrogen.
The synthesis of Hydrogen Diphenyl Dimethicone typically involves a series of reactions that build up the silicone backbone and then attach the phenyl groups. The exact process can vary and may be proprietary to the company producing it.
Silicones like Hydrogen Diphenyl Dimethicone are typically synthesized through a process known as polymerization, where small molecules (monomers) are chemically bonded together to form a larger, more complex structure (a polymer). The phenyl groups are then attached through a separate reaction.
What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Binder agent. Ingredient that is used in cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical products as an anti-caking agent with the function of making the product in which it is incorporated silky, compact and homogenous. The binder, either natural such as mucilage, gums and starches or chemical, may be in the form of a powder or liquid.
Emulsion stabilizer. Emulsions are thermodynamically unstable. Emulsion stabilisers improve the formation and stability of single and double emulsions. It should be noted that in the structure-function relationship, molar mass plays an important role.
Plasticiser. Ingredient added to the formulation with the purpose of retaining fragrance and colour, increasing flexibility, flowability, deformability, durability of various ingredients allowing better processing.
Safety
Dimethicone is a chemical compound, derived from silicone, a mixture of linear methylated siloxane polymers, a chemically inert silicone-based polymer. It is considered safe when formulated to be non-irritating in cosmetic products.
