The Features of VARENIQ®-736
VARENIQ®-736 is a silicone elastomer gel based on CYCLOPENTASILOXANE (AND) DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, designed to provide a lightweight, non-greasy and velvet-like sensory feel in personal care formulations. It helps reduce tackiness and provides a smooth, soft touch without pilling during application. With excellent silicone oil compatibility, thickening performance and support for formulation stability, VARENIQ®-736 is also suitable for cold processing, making it a practical silicone ingredient for texture and sensory enhancement.
The Application of VARENIQ®-736
VARENIQ®-736 is suitable for hair care, skin care, sunscreen, foundation, color cosmetics, antiperspirant and deodorant formulations. In hair care applications, it can be used where lightweight texture and a smooth sensory feel are required. In skin care, makeup and sun care formulations, the silicone elastomer gel can help create a fresh, smooth and velvet-like finish while contributing to formulation texture and viscosity control.
Typical Customer Needs
VARENIQ®-736 is designed for personal care manufacturers and formulators seeking a silicone elastomer gel for lightweight, smooth and non-greasy formulations. It can be considered when a formulation requires reduced tackiness, enhanced sensory performance, silicone oil compatibility or additional thickening and stability. Its cold-processing capability also supports flexible formulation development. KS provides ingredient customization and formulation application support based on specific raw material and formulation requirements.
INCI Name:
Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Physical Properties
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Transparent to translucent |
| Viscosity (25℃) | ＞450,000 cP (mPa·s) |
| Specific Gravity (25℃) | 0.96 g/cm³ |
| Silicone Gel Content | Approx. 12% |
| Solid Content | 10‑13% |
