DC-193 is a high-performance water-dispersible silicone glycol copolymer, belonging to the modified silicone surfactant category. It is typically a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with low viscosity, excellent water solubility, and outstanding compatibility with both aqueous and non-aqueous systems. Unlike traditional silicone oils, DC-193 features a unique molecular structure that combines hydrophobic silicone segments with hydrophilic polyether chains, endowing it with dual hydrophilic-lipophilic properties, good surface activity, and remarkable conditioning effects. It is non-irritating, non-toxic, and complies with international cosmetic safety standards, making it widely used in personal care, household cleaning, and industrial fields.

Core Properties

Excellent water dispersibility and compatibilityDC-193 can be directly and uniformly dispersed in water without the need for additional emulsifiers, forming a stable, clear solution. It also exhibits good compatibility with anionic, cationic, non-ionic, and amphoteric surfactants, as well as common cosmetic additives such as humectants, thickeners, and preservatives, without causing formula turbidity or stratification.

Superior conditioning and sensory optimization effectsWhen applied to skin and hair, DC-193 can quickly adsorb on the surface to form a smooth, breathable protective film. This film reduces friction between hair strands, improves wet and dry combability, reduces static electricity and frizz, and leaves hair with a natural, non-greasy luster. For skin care products, it enhances the skin’s smoothness, softness, and spreadability, avoiding the sticky or heavy feeling caused by traditional silicone oils.

Good stability and temperature resistanceDC-193 maintains stable performance across a wide pH range (pH 3–11) and is resistant to high and low temperatures. It does not decompose or lose efficacy during high-temperature processing (such as cosmetic emulsification) or long-term storage, and can withstand repeated freeze-thaw cycles without affecting its properties.

Mild and safeIt has low irritation to skin and eyes, meets the requirements of global cosmetic regulations (including EU Cosmetics Regulation and FDA standards), and is suitable for sensitive skin care products and baby care formulations.

Main Applications

1. Personal Care and Cosmetics Industry

DC-193 is a key functional additive in personal care products, valued for its excellent conditioning and sensory improvement effects.

Hair care products: Used in shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, and leave-in treatments. It reduces hair static, improves combability, repairs damaged hair cuticles, and leaves hair soft and glossy. The recommended dosage is 0.2%–2.0%. In leave-in products, a lower dosage (0.2%–0.8%) can achieve ideal effects without causing greasiness.

Skin care products: Added to facial cleansers, lotions, creams, and serums. It improves the spreadability of the product, reduces the sticky residue after application, and forms a protective film on the skin surface to lock in moisture and enhance skin smoothness. The recommended dosage is 0.1%–1.5%, suitable for both oily and dry skin formulations.

Makeup products: Used in foundations, BB creams, and liquid blushes to improve the product’s adherence to the skin, enhance the smoothness of makeup application, and prevent makeup from caking or settling into fine lines. The recommended dosage is 0.3%–1.0%.

Baby care products: Formulated into baby lotions and shampoos due to its mildness and non-irritating properties, providing gentle conditioning for infants’ delicate skin and hair, with a recommended dosage of 0.1%–0.5%.

2. Household Cleaning Products

Laundry care products: Added to fabric softeners and laundry detergents. It adsorbs on the surface of fabric fibers, reducing friction between fibers, making clothes softer and more comfortable, and reducing static cling to clothes. The recommended dosage is 0.5%–3.0%.

Hard surface cleaners: Used in glass cleaners and furniture polishes to improve the wettability of the cleaner, enhance dirt removal efficiency, and leave a smooth, streak-free surface after cleaning. The recommended dosage is 0.2%–1.0%.

3. Industrial Applications

Textile industry: Used as a textile softener and finishing agent. It improves the hand feel of fabrics (cotton, wool, synthetic fibers), making them softer and more elastic, and enhances the fabric’s resistance to static electricity. The recommended dosage is 0.3%–2.5% (based on the weight of the fabric).

Coating and paint industry: Added to water-based coatings as a leveling agent and defoamer auxiliary. It improves the leveling property of the coating film, reduces surface defects such as pinholes and orange peel, and enhances the smoothness and gloss of the film. The recommended dosage is 0.1%–0.8%.

Agricultural formulations: Used as a wetting agent and spreading agent in pesticide formulations. It improves the wetting and spreading ability of pesticide droplets on crop surfaces, enhances the adhesion of pesticides, and improves pesticide efficacy, with a recommended dosage of 0.1%–0.5%.

Storage and Safety

Storage ConditionsStore DC-193 in a sealed plastic or stainless steel container, placed in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and high temperatures (avoid storage above 40°C). Protect it from freezing to prevent phase separation; if frozen, thaw it at room temperature and stir well before use, which will not affect its performance. Under proper storage conditions, the shelf life is generally 24 months.

Safety InstructionsDC-193 is not classified as a hazardous chemical. It is non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-flammable under normal usage conditions. During operation, avoid inhaling the mist generated by high-speed stirring; if it accidentally contacts the eyes, rinse thoroughly with plenty of clean water. It is biodegradable and has low environmental impact, making it safe for industrial and household applications.