LK-7100
INCI - PEG-10 Dimethicone For Clear, Clean& Conditioned Beauty
Product Overview:
High HLB Silicone for Water-Compatible Performance in Personal Care
LK-7100 is a high HLB PEG-10 Dimethicone, a water-dispersible silicone fluid engineered for modern personal care formulations. It merges the luxurious glide of silicones with excellent solubility in water and alcohol, making it ideal for clear, aqueous systems such as shampoos, facial cleansers, lightweight lotions, and sprays.
With its high HLB value, LK-7100 acts as a gentle emulsifier and wetting agent, allowing oil-compatible ingredients to be seamlessly incorporated into water-based systems. This makes it a perfect choice for formulators looking for clarity, stability, and sensory excellence.
Key features
- High HLB emulsifier – ideal for water-based and alcohol-based systems.
- Water- and alcohol-dispersible silicone.
- Lightweight, rinse-friendly conditioning for hair and skin.
- Enhances spreadability and silky feel in emulsions and gels.
- Excellent compatibility with surfactants and actives.
- Low build-up, smooth rinse-off – perfect for daily-use products.
Typical Properties
Applications:
Hair Care
- Transparent 2-in-1 shampoos and co-wash formulas
- Leave-in sprays and detangling lotions
- Reduces breakage and improves softness without heaviness
- Enhances shine and manageability in clear systems
Skin Care
- Lightweight, water-based moisturizers and face gels
- Non-greasy lotions for oily or acne-prone skin
- Delivers soft after-feel and enhanced spreadability
- Supports formulation of breathable, clean-feel skincare
Cleansing Systems
- Facial cleansers, body washes, and micellar products
- Boosts mildness and post-wash skin comfort
- Reduces irritation in surfactant-heavy systems
- Maintains clarity and stability in transparent formulas
Why Choose LK-7100D (PEG-10 Dimethicone)?
Designed for today’s “clean beauty” movement, LK-7100D brings clarity, compatibility, and sensory enhancement to any water-based personal care formulation. Its high HLB profile makes it especially valuable in creating stable emulsions and smooth, rinse-friendly applications.
Q1. What is the INCI name of LK-7100?
Answer: The INCI name of LK-7100 is PEG-10 Dimethicone.
Q2. What is PEG-10 Dimethicone?
Answer: PEG-10 Dimethicone is a PEG-modified silicone that combines silicone properties with hydrophilic characteristics, making it suitable for water-containing cosmetic formulations.
Q3. What is the HLB value of LK-7100?
Answer: LK-7100 has an HLB value of approximately 14–14.5, indicating a strong hydrophilic character and suitability for oil-in-water (O/W) emulsification systems.
Q4. What are the primary applications of LK-7100?
Answer: LK-7100 is suitable for a wide range of personal care applications, including shampoos, conditioners, body washes, facial cleansers, creams, lotions, serums, hair styling products, and sunscreens.
Q5. What are the key functions of LK-7100 in cosmetic formulations?
Answer: LK-7100 can function as an emulsifier, conditioning agent, and solubilizing aid, while enhancing product texture, spreadability, and sensory feel.
Q6. Is LK-7100 suitable for hair care formulations?
Answer: Yes. LK-7100 can be used in hair care products to provide smoothness, shine, improved manageability, and frizz control, while enhancing the overall feel of the hair.
Q7.Is LK-7100 suitable for oily skin formulations?
Answer: LK-7100 has a light sensory profile and can be used in formulations for oily skin. The final skin feel depends on the overall formulation and the concentration of LK-7100.
Q8. Is LK-7100 suitable for sun care formulations?
Answer: Yes. LK-7100 can be incorporated into sunscreen formulations to help improve spreadability and uniform distribution of formulation ingredients, contributing to a better application experience.
Q9. Is LK-7100 compatible with water?
Answer: Yes. LK-7100 is water-compatible and can form a clear solution in water, making it suitable for water-based and water-containing formulations.