Innospec Inc

Low Viscosity Silicones

Innospec VOLASIL™ fluids are low viscosity cyclic silicones, disiloxanes, and dimethicones. These products are commonly used in a variety of personal care formulations due to their non-greasy feel and solvency. The volatility and after-feel of these raw materials enable use in almost any application.

Our range includes:

Volasil DM-0.65

INCI Name: Disiloxane

The most volatile silicone fluid. Low odor and toxicity. Perfect for applications where dry time is important. VOC free, great solvency with other ingredients.

Volasil DM-1

INCI Name: Trisiloxane

Linear low molecular weight silicone. Finds uses where volatility is key without cyclic silicones.

Volasil DM-1.5

INCI Name: Dimethicone

Linear low molecular weight silicone. Finds uses where volatility is key without cyclic silicones.

Volasil DM-2

INCI Name: Dimethicone

Linear low molecular weight silicone. Finds uses where volatility is key without cyclic silicones.

Volasil 990

INCI Name: Cyclopentasiloxane

99% or greater pure cyclopentasiloxane. Suitable for use in wide range of cosmetics and skin care products where purity of materials is critical.

Volasil 995

INCI Name: Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclic silicone. Most widely used in all personal care applications including: deodorants, anti-perspirants, skin care, sun care, hair sprays, color cosmetics, and hair conditioners.

Volasil 996

INCI Name: Cyclohexasiloxane (and) cyclopentasiloxane

Volatile, low viscosity silicone fluid. Improves personal care products through enhanced spreading and lubrication properties. Also used in cleansing products.

Volasil 7525

INCI Name: Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Cyclohexasiloxane

Specialty blend of Volasil® 995 and Volasil® 996 for longer dwell times to a dry finish.

Volasil 8100

INCI Name: Dimethicone (and) Trisiloxane

Volatile compound of linear silicones. Careful balance ensures fast drying times for skin care and hair care formulations where cyclic silicones cannot be used. Alternative for cyclic free formulations.

Volasil 8515

INCI Name: Cyclotetrasiloxane (and) Cyclopentasiloxane

High volatility cyclomethicone. Key factor is reduced freeze point for ease of handling.