BC 99/012 - Silicone fluid, 1 L

What Makes Silicone Fluid a Core Ingredient for Hair Care and Industrial Formulas

BC 99/012 Silicone fluid is a low-viscosity dimethicone-based liquid known for its excellent spreadability and ability to form a thin, uniform film on any surface. This is exactly why it belongs among the core materials in the Silicones and Conditioning Surfactants for Hair section, where it is used to bring smoothness, shine, and easy detangling to hair without weighing it down.

In cosmetic manufacturing, the fluid is added to rinse-off conditioners, leave-in serums, detangling sprays, and body lotions, where it reduces static, protects hair from heat styling tools, and leaves skin feeling silky rather than sticky. In color cosmetics, this type of fluid is a common ingredient in primers and foundations, helping to visually soften fine lines and pores. Beyond cosmetics, silicone fluids of this class are widely applied in industrial settings: as a base for release agents used in rubber and plastic molding, in furniture, leather, and automotive polish formulations, and in the textile industry to give fabrics softness and water-repellent properties. This cross-industry versatility explains the steady global demand for this raw material regardless of the final product category.

The fluid blends particularly well with volatile silicones such as Dow Corning Cyclomethicone 5, which improves spreadability and speeds up the dry-touch sensation after application. For a matte, velvety finish it is often paired with the silicone elastomer powder Polymethylsilsesquioxane, while for an extra dry, non-tacky skin feel formulators add the alkane-based Dry Touch Dodecane. This combination is frequently used in modern leave-in serums and styling products.

Recommended usage of the silicone fluid in finished formulas ranges from 1 to 10 percent depending on the desired texture. It is best added at the final stage of production, in the cool phase, at around 30-40 degrees Celsius, once the base emulsion is already formed, since additional heating is not required and does not improve the material's performance. The fluid should be stored in a tightly sealed container, in a dry place at room temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight. The 1-liter packaging is well suited for small cosmetic laboratories, studio-scale production, and trial batches before scaling a formula up to industrial volumes, as well as for workshops producing goods in recurring small series.

Lightweight Hair Polishing Serum

BC 99/012 Silicone fluid - 18 g

Dow Corning Cyclomethicone 5 - 12 ml

Dry Touch Dodecane - 4 ml

Sweet almond oil - 6 g

Fragrance oil - 0.4 g