GE Silicones

SF1214
Specialty Silicone Gum/Fluid Blend
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS TYPICAL PRODUCT DATA

SF1214 is a blend of a high molecular weight silicone polymer, Property SF1214

dispersed in cyclic silicones. The cyclic silicone acts as a carrier,
Silicone Content, % 100
spreading the high molecular weight silicone uniformly across a
Viscosity @ 25°C , cps 4000-8000
surface, then volatilizing to leave a thin film of silicone. This
Acidity 5 ppm Max
product offers a number of performance attributes for personal
Weight Loss, % 85
care products, especially a unique smooth, velvety, non-greasy
Appearance Clear Liquid
feel.
Flash Point, closed cup,°C (°F) 76.7 (170)
Specific Gravity, 25°C 0.95
INCI NAME

Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone SPECIFICATIONS

KEY PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES Typical product data values should not be used as
specifications. Assistance and specifications are available by
Skin Care contacting GE Silicones at 800/255-8886.
• Imparts a smooth, velvety, non-greasy feel
• Imparts a durable film HANDLING AND SAFETY
• Provides excellent emolliency
• Improves spreadability and rub-in Material Safety Data Sheets are available upon request from
GE Silicones. Similar information for solvents and other
Hair Care chemicals used with GE products should be obtained from
• Provides excellent wet and dry combing your suppliers. When solvents are used, proper safety
• Improves softness precautions must be observed.
• Enhances shine
• Provides improved manageability and conditioning STORAGE WARRANTY PERIOD
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS The warranty period is 12 months from date of shipment
from GE Silicones if stored in the original unopened
• Protective Skin Products container at 25°C (77°F).
• Sun Screen Products
• Facial Make-Up
• Lotion AVAILABILITY
• Color Cosmetics
• Hair Conditioners Products may be ordered from GE Silicones, Waterford, NY
• Cuticle Laminants 12188, the GE Silicones sales office nearest you, or where
appropriate, an authorized GE Silicones’ product distributor.

GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENT

Prior to considering use of a GE Silicones product in

fulfilling any government requirement, please contact the
Government and Trade Compliance office at 413-448-4624.
SOLUBILITY CHART Key: S=Soluble
I=Insoluble

SOLVENT TYPE MATERIAL SF1214

Highly Polar Water I

Hydrocarbon
Solvents Aliphatic I
Aromatic I
Hydrocarbons
& Vegetable Oils Mineral Oil 65/75 SUS I
Mineral Oil 200/210 SUS I
Petrolatum I
Cottonseed (Gossypium) Oil I
Castor (Ricinus Communis) Oil I
Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) Seed Oil I
Maleated Soybean Oil I
Wheat (Triticum Vulgare) Germ Oil I
Alcohols & Glycols Cetyl Alcohol I
SD Alcohol 40 I
Isopropyl Alcohol I
2-Ethyl-Hexanol I
Lauryl Alcohol I
Stearyl Alcohol I
Ethylene Glycol I
Propylene Glycol I
Glycerin I

Esters Isopropyl Palmitate I

Isopropyl Myristate S
Myristyl Propionate I
PPG-2 Myristyl
Ether Propionate I
Silicones Dimethicone (SF 96-350) S
Cyclopentasiloxane (SF1202) S
Diisostearoyl Trimethylolpropane
Siloxy Silicate (SF1318) I
Phenyl Trimethicone (SF1550) S
Waxes Paraffin I
Ozokerite I
Candelilla (Euphorbia Cerifera) Wax I
Beeswax I
Carnauba (Copernicia Cerifera) Wax I

Sunscreens Octyl Dimethyl PABA I

Benzophenone-3 I
Octyl Methoxycinnamate I
Octyl Salicylate I
Pigments D&C Orange No. 5 I
D&C Red No. 21 I
Iron Oxides I
Lanolin Lanolin I
Other Tocopheryl Acetate I
FORMULATING WITH SF1214 CP 107

SP 115 Ingredients Part/Wt(%) Function

Moisturizing Eye Gel
Cyclopentasiloxane (and)
Dimethicone (SF1214) (1) 60.0 Conditioning
Ingredients Part/Wt(%) Function Phenyl Trimethicone
(SF1550) (1) 30.0 Shine
PART A Isohexadecane 10.0 Carrier/Dry time
Deionized Water 88.64 Diluent Fragrance q.s. Fragrance
Disodium EDTA 0.03 Chelating agent
Citric Acid (10% solution) 0.04 pH adjustment Cuticle Coat with Enhanced Shine
Carborner (1) 0.40 Gelling agent

PART B Procedure
Butylene Glycol 2.00 Humectant 1. Mix together SF1214 and isohexadacane until uniform.
Glycerin (96%) 3.50 Humectant 2. Slowly add SF1550 to isohexadecane mixture and continue
Panthenol 0.30 Moisturizer/ mixing for 15 minutes.
Provitamin B 3. Add fragrance and color as desired, stirring well.

NOTE: For faster drying, some of the isohexadecane can

PART C
be replaced with SF1173 (cyclotetrasiloxane).
Phenyl Trimethicone
(SF1550) (2) 0.35 Non-oily emollient Trade names/Suppliers
Cyclopentasiloxane (and) (1) GE Silicones
Dimethicone (SF1214) (2) 3.00 Breathable barrier,
smooth, silky feel SP 107
Water-in-Oil Moisturizing Cream
PART D
Sodium Hydroxide Ingredients Part/Wt(%) Function
(10% solution) 1.60 Neutralizer
PART A
PART E Cyclomethicone (and)
Dimethicone
DMDM Hydantoin (and)
Copolyol (SF1328) (1) 10.0 Emulsifier
Iodopropynyl
Cyclopentasiloxane (SF1202) (1)8.5 Emollient
Butylcarbamate 0.15 Preservative
Cyclopentasiloxane (and)
Dimethicone (SF1214) (1) 7.5 Emollient/
Procedure Film-former
PART B
1. Meter water of Part A into appropriate vessel. Add Glycerin 3.0 Humectant
Disodium EDTA and citric acid to the water and mix with Sodium Chloride 1.0 Stabilizer
propeller agitation until dissolved. With moderate propeller Polysorbate-80 0.2 Emulsifier
agitation, slowly add carbomer and when dissolved, mix an Quatemium-15 0.1 Preservative
additional 20 minutes. Deionized Water 69.7 Diluent

2. Add ingredients of Part B to Part A with moderate propeller Procedure

agitation. 1. Combine Part A ingredients in order shown, thoroughly
mixing each component until homogeneous before adding
3. Add Part C to Part AB in order listed with moderate propeller the next ingredient.
agitation. Mix 20-30 minutes with moderate agitation. 2. Mix all ingredient of Part B together.
3. Slowly add Part B to Part A with good mixing. Gradually
4. Add Part D to batch with sweep agitation and adjust pH to increase agitation to high shear as mixture thickens.
7.2±0.1. Continue agitation for 20 minutes. Mixture will become
5. With sweep agitation, add Part E and mix for 30 minutes. very thick.
4. Mill on homogenizer for 1-2 minutes.
Trade Names/Suppliers
(1) Carbopol® ETD2001, B.F. Goodrich Company
(2) GE Silicones Trade Names/Supplier
(1)GE Silicones
FORMULATIONS PATENT STATUS

Product formulations appearing in this product data sheet are Nothing contained herein shall be construed to imply the
included as illustrative examples only. GE Silicones makes no nonexistence of any relevant patents or to constitute a permission,
representation or warranty concerning the efficacy or safety of any inducement or recommendation to practice any invention covered
product manufactured using such formulations. All statements by any patent, without authority from the owner of the patent.
concerning the possible use of GE Silicone products are for
research purposes only. Responsibility for the performance or SF1214 is a trademark of General Electric Company
adequate testing of any product prior to sale or use of such product
lies with the manufacturer thereof.

As General Electric Company has no control over the manner in which others may use the materials described herein, it does not guarantee
that the same results as those described herein will be obtained. General Electric Company does not guarantee the safety or effectiveness of
any of the materials described herein for use in any particular application. Each potential user of any of the materials described herein
should conduct their own testing to determine the suitability of the material for the intended use. Statements herein concerning possible or
suggested uses of the materials described herein are not to be construed as a license under any patent of the General Electric Company that
covers such use or as a recommendation for use of such materials in the infringement of any patent.

LIMITED WARRANTY
GE Silicones warrants that its products will conform to GE Silicones' internal specifications at the time of application or use, provided that
the product is stored in accordance with GE Silicones' recommendations and used or applied before the earliest of (1) any "Use Before Date"
indicated on the product package, (2) one year from date of shipment by GE Silicones, or (3) expiration of such other period or
recommended storage time stated in GE Silicones' product literature for such product. If notified in writing of a claim within six months of
a product's use or application, GE Silicones will, at its option, replace, or refund the purchase price of, any GE Silicones product which does
not satisfy the foregoing warranty.
THE FOREGOING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR DEFECTS IN, OR FAILURE OF, ANY
PRODUCT, AND THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY THEREFOR. THE
WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: GE Silicones shall in no event, whether the claim is based on warranty, contract, tort, strict liability,
negligence or otherwise, be liable for incidental or consequential damages, or for any other damages in excess of the amount of the purchase
price.
NOTE: For many products, GE Silicones may be able to offer a more extensive, application specific warranty. For further information,
contact your GE Silicones field representative.

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