LK-145
INCI: Cyclopentasiloxane
Introduction:
LK-145 is a volatile Polydimethylcyclosiloxane composed mainly of Cyclopentasiloxane. It delivers excellent spreading properties, easy rub-out, and enhances sensory experience. LK-145 effectively reduces tackiness, offers low surface tension, and provides smooth lubrication. In hair and skin care formulations, it promotes wet combing, detangling, and faster drying time, while imparting a soft, silky feel without leaving behind any oily residue or buildup. The product is non-greasy, non-occlusive, non-stinging, and exhibits broad compatibility with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients, making it a versatile choice for modern personal care formulations.
At Elkay Silicones, we supply premium-grade Cyclopentasiloxane engineered to deliver unmatched consistency and purity.
Beyond personal care, Cyclopentasiloxane is valued in industrial and automotive applications for its lubrication, carrier, and cleaning properties.
Key Features:
- Low viscosity for easy blending
- Fast-evaporating, non-greasy finish
- Enhances spreadability and slip
- Leaves a soft, silky after-feel
- High purity
- Excellent carrier for active ingredients
Technical details:
Application:
Hair Care : Hair serum, conditioner
Provides excellent slip and detangling in conditioners, leave-in treatments, and styling products. Helps smooth the hair shaft, adding shine without weighing hair down.
- Adds shine and improves comb ability
- Conditions without build-up
- Used in serums, conditioners, and leave-in treatments
Skin Care: Body lotion, creams
Acts as a fast-drying carrier for active ingredients in lotions, serums, and creams. Delivers a smooth, non-tacky finish that enhances product absorption and user comfort.
- Acts as a lightweight emollient and carrier
- Provides a smooth, velvety feel
- Suitable for creams, lotions, serums, and sunscreens.
Colour Cosmetics: Primer, BB creams, blushes
Enhances blend ability and application of foundations, primers, and blushes. Gives a soft-focus effect and improves spreadability for a flawless finish.
- Enhances application and compatibility
- Reduces tackiness in foundations and primers
- Ideal for lipsticks, BB creams, and blushes