Compound Silicone Fluid
Dimethicone BL-201(5-20cst)
[INCI/CTFA] Dimethicone
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Compound Silicone Fluid
Dimethicone BL-201(1-3cst)
Cyclomethicones BL-201
- Grade code
- BL-201
- Product line
- Compound Silicone Fluid
- Appearance
- Crystal clear / Crystal clear / Crystal clear / Crystal clear
- Viscosity
- 1.0 cSt / 1.5 cSt / 2.0 cSt / 3.0 cSt
- Certification
- ISO 9001 quality system
- Origin
- Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Overview
What BL-201 Is
[INCI/CTFA] Dimethicone
Equivalent Brand: DC 200
BL-201 Silicone Fluid is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid commonly used as a base fluid in personal care products due to its excellent spreading and unique volatility characteristics. It is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless and non-greasy.
Synonyms: [INCI/CTFA] Dimethicone
Key benefits
Why Formulators Choose It
- High water repellency
- High compressibility
- Low surface tension
- Low reactivity
- Good heat stability
Technical index
Specifications for Dimethicone BL-201(1-3cst)
These are the release values this grade is tested against under our ISO 9001 system. The batch result is issued as a certificate of analysis with the shipment. Any value not listed here is not published — ask and we will measure it rather than guess.
| INCI Name | Trisiloxane / Dimethicone / Dimethicone / Dimethicone |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Crystal clear / Crystal clear / Crystal clear / Crystal clear |
| Viscosity | 1.0 cSt / 1.5 cSt / 2.0 cSt / 3.0 cSt |
| Specific Gravity, 25℃ | 0.816 / 0.851 / 0.872 / 0.898 |
| Refractive Index, 25℃ | 1.3826 / 1.3874 / 1.3904 / 1.3935 |
| Flash Point,Closed cup, ℃ | 30 / 60 / 87 / 97 |
| Color, APHA | 5 / 5 / 5 / 5 |
Application scenarios
Where BL-201 Is Used
- BL-201 may be used in various person-care products, such as, skin-care, sun-care, hair-care, color cosmetics, deodorant, anti-perspirant etc.
- Personal care products such as hair sprays, cleansing creams, skin creams, lotions, bath oils, suntan products, and nail polishes.
- Personal care products such as antiperspirants and deodorants (1 cSt, 1.5 cSt, 2 cSt, 3cSt ).
- Industrial applications such as glass vial and lens coatings, household product ingredients, mechanical fluids, penetrating oil ingredients, surface active agents, coatings, electrical insulating fluids and polish ingredients.
Who it is for
Industries That Specify This Grade
Matched from this product's own published application text — not from a generic industry list.
Personal Care & Cosmetics
BL-201 may be used in various person-care products, such as, skin-care, sun-care, hair-care, color cosmetics, deodorant, anti-perspirant etc.
Electronics & Thermal Management
Industrial applications such as glass vial and lens coatings, household product ingredients, mechanical fluids, penetrating oil ingredients, surface active agents, coatings, electrical insulating fluids and polish…
Packing
How It Is Supplied
BL-201 is available in 50kg plastic drums or 200kg Iron drums.
Shipments leave from Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China with commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, TDS and SDS prepared before booking.
Comparison
Against Neighbouring Grades
| Grade | Appearance | Headline value |
|---|---|---|
| Dimethicone BL-201(1-3cst) | Crystal clear / Crystal clear / Crystal clear / Crystal clear | 1.0 cSt / 1.5 cSt / 2.0 cSt / 3.0 cSt |
| Dimethicone BL-201(5-20cst) | Crystal clear / Crystal clear / Crystal clear | 5.0±0.5 / 10.0±1.0 / 20±2.0 |
| Skin Care and Hair Care Silicone Fluid BL-214 | Colorless transparent viscous fluid | 3,500-5,500 |
| Skin Care and Hair Care Silicone Fluid BL-215 | Colorless transparent viscous fluid | 5,000-7,000 |
Related grades
Other Grades in Compound Silicone Fluid
Compound Silicone Fluid
Skin Care and Hair Care Silicone Fluid BL-214
[INCI/CTFA] Dimethiconol (and) Cyclomethicone
BL-214 View technical index
Compound Silicone Fluid
Skin Care and Hair Care Silicone Fluid BL-215
[INCI/CTFA] Dimethiconol (and) Cyclomethicone
BL-215 View technical index
Compound Silicone Fluid
Skin Care and Hair Care Silicone Fluid BL-216
[INCI/CTFA] Dimethiconol (and) Cyclomethicone
BL-216 View technical index
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Answers
Dimethicone BL-201(1-3cst) — Questions
What is Dimethicone BL-201(1-3cst)?
Cyclomethicones BL-201
What does Dimethicone BL-201(1-3cst) look like?
Crystal clear / Crystal clear / Crystal clear / Crystal clear. Typical viscosity is 1.0 cSt / 1.5 cSt / 2.0 cSt / 3.0 cSt. Full values are listed in the technical index above; a certificate of analysis is issued with every shipment.
Where is BL-201 used?
BL-201 may be used in various person-care products, such as, skin-care, sun-care, hair-care, color cosmetics, deodorant, anti-perspirant etc. Personal care products such as hair sprays, cleansing creams, skin creams, lotions, bath oils, suntan products, and nail polishes.
How is BL-201 supplied?
BL-201 is available in 50kg plastic drums or 200kg Iron drums.
Can I get a sample of BL-201 before ordering?
Yes. Samples of Dimethicone BL-201(1-3cst) are available for evaluation. Message us on WhatsApp or email [email protected] with your application, target viscosity or solid content and the trial quantity you need, and we will confirm availability and lead time.
What is the minimum order quantity?
MOQ depends on the pack size you choose — BL-201 is available in 50kg plastic drums or 200kg Iron drums.. Tell us your annual volume and we will quote the most economical packing and shipping route from Hangzhou, China.
Quote BL-201
Send your application, the annual volume and the destination port. We return the technical data sheet, the safety data sheet, packing options and a price with lead time from Hangzhou.