Phenylmethyl silicone oil MY 556 (phenyl trimethicone, cosmetic fluid) is a phenyl-modified polysiloxane designed to offer outstanding compatibility with various cosmetic ingredients. Having a high refractive index, it provides a non-oily, easily spreadable emollient layer that allows natural transpiration of the skin through a soft, invisible film. This premium cosmetic-grade liquid is ideal for applications in sunscreen, makeup, skincare, and hair care formulations.
| Chemical Name | Polymethylphenylsiloxane |
| Model Number | 255-150 |
| Appearance | Colorless or light yellow transparent liquid |
| Viscosity (25°C, cSt) | 150 |
| Specific Gravity (25°C) | 1.020 ~ 1.080 |
| Refractive Index (25°C) | 1.4800 ~ 1.4950 |
| Flash Point | ≥ 300 °C |
| Freezing Point | ≤ -40 °C |
| Usage | Coating auxiliaries, electronic chemicals, leather auxiliaries, paper chemicals, petroleum additives, plastic auxiliaries, rubber auxiliaries, surfactants, textile auxiliaries, water treatment chemicals |
| Packaging Details | Supplied in 5 kg plastic drums, 25 kg plastic drums, 25 kg iron drums, or 200 kg iron drums. Samples are supplied in 250 g packaging. |
| Sales Units | One point |
| Size of One Package | 20 x 20 x 20 cm |
| Gross Weight | 5,000 kg |
| Supply Ability | 100,000 kilograms per month |
It serves as a water-repellent additive and reduces the stickiness and tackiness of organic ingredients in formulations such as:
Phenyl methyl silicone oil MY 556 cosmetic grade liquid is a polyphenyl methyl siloxane suitable for many types of cosmetic formulas. It is highly soluble in alcohol. It emulsifies easily with standard emulsifiers using conventional methods.
The product is highly soluble in 95% ethanol at room temperature. At temperatures up to 4°C, up to 50% by weight of this liquid can be dissolved in 95% ethanol.
Listed in JSCI under the chemical name Methylphenylpolysiloxane with code 104207 in CLS categories: 1-11: No limit.
When stored at temperatures not exceeding 25°C in the original unopened packaging, the shelf life of this product is 30 months from the date of manufacture.
Safety information necessary for safe use is not included in this document. Before handling, consult product and container labels for information on safety, physical properties, and health hazards.
This product has not been tested or represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical use.
It is a cosmetic-grade polyphenyl methyl siloxane (phenyl trimethicone) designed to improve compatibility and performance in a variety of cosmetic formulations, offering a high refractive index and non-oily emollient properties.
For skin, it acts as a water repellent and reduces tackiness while allowing the skin to breathe naturally through a soft, invisible film. For hair, it enhances shine, imparts softness, and improves overall hair manageability.
The product is highly soluble in alcohol. Specifically, it is highly soluble in 95% ethanol at room temperature, and up to 50% by weight of this liquid can remain dissolved in 95% ethanol at temperatures down to 4°C.
The product should be stored in its original, unopened packaging at temperatures not exceeding 25°C. Under these conditions, the shelf life is 30 months from the date of manufacture.
No, this product has not been tested or evaluated for medical or pharmaceutical applications and is restricted from such uses.