Cetearyl Methicone is an alkyl-modified polysiloxane fluid that exhibits occlusive properties. It provides excellent lubricity and spreadability and has occlusive (TEWL) properties similar to petrolatum and silicone aesthetics, making it an excellent moisturizing emollient for skin care products.
Functions
Lubricator
Spreadability enhancer
Occlusive
Emollient
CAS Number(s)
227200-32-0
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