Silicone Gum Blends
6 grades
Manta silicone gum blends combine high-molecular-weight silicone gums with selected silicone fluid carriers to simplify incorporation into personal care formulations. They provide substantivity, smoothness, gloss, reduced friction and durable conditioning without requiring direct processing of highly viscous silicone gum. The range is primarily used in shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, leave-in treatments, anti-frizz serums and selected skin care products. Different grades vary in gum concentration, carrier type, viscosity and deposition performance. Product selection should be based on the desired conditioning level, formulation clarity, compatibility with surfactants or oils and the required balance between spreadability and long-lasting feel.
Grade Comparison
| Grade | INCI | Cyclic siloxane | Viscosity | Refractive index (25 °C) | Specific gravity (25 °C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1016A | Dimethicone (and) Cyclomethicone | Cyclomethicone carrier | 5,000–6,000 · 6,000–7,000 · 10,000–12,000 (three grades) cSt | 1.396-1.435 | 0.920-0.950 |
| F1016C | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol | D5 carrier | 5,000–7,000 · 6,000–8,000 · 15,000–17,000 (three grades) cSt | 1.396-1.405 | 0.950-0.970 |
| F1017 | Dimethiconol (and) Dimethicone | None | 1,200~2,500 cSt | 1.3950-1.4050 | 0.920-0.965 |
| F1017A | Dimethicone (and) Dimethiconol | None | 3,000~5,000 cSt | 1.395-1.405 | 0.900-0.940 |
| F1047 | Cyclotetrasiloxane (and) Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol | D4, D5 | 6000 mPa·s | 1.397 | 0.96 |
| F10161 | Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone | D5 carrier | 3,500~5,500 cSt | 1.3950-1.4050 | 0.945-0.965 |
Typical properties from product TDS; not specification limits. D4, D5 and D6 are on the REACH SVHC candidate list as vPvB substances. Regulation (EU) 2024/1328 limits each to below 0.1% in leave-on cosmetic products placed on the EU market from 6 June 2027; D4 and D5 have been restricted in rinse-off products since 31 January 2020 under Regulation (EU) 2018/35. Cyclic siloxane content is stated per batch on request.
How to Choose
Two variables decide behaviour; viscosity is their output
A gum blend is a high-molecular-weight gum dissolved in a carrier. What the product does on hair or skin depends on which gum and which carrier — viscosity is the result of that pairing, not an independent property. Two grades at the same viscosity can deposit different films.
Does the gum carry hydroxyl groups?
F1016C, F1017, F1017A and F1047 are dimethiconol grades: the terminal hydroxyl groups are polar and adsorb onto exposed keratin, which is the mechanism behind split-end and damage-repair claims. F1016A and F10161 use non-functional dimethicone gum, which deposits physically and tends to give a cleaner, lighter feel on intact hair.
The carrier decides what stays behind
Volatile carriers flash off and leave gum alone, giving high initial slip and a dry break. Non-volatile dimethicone carriers stay, so the deposited film is gum plus carrier and the sensory profile is heavier and longer-lasting. F1016A sits between the two with a hybrid carrier.
The process window eliminates candidates early
Every volatile-carrier grade has to be added below 50 °C, on cool-down. F1017A tolerates the widest processing temperature in this line. If your oil phase must be melted and you cannot interrupt for a cool-down addition, that single constraint decides the grade before any sensory evaluation.
Where a gum blend is not the answer
In a rinse-off conditioner, deposition is driven by the cationic surfactant and fatty-alcohol gel network that carries the silicone onto the hair; coacervate formation is the shampoo mechanism. If that system is not working, a different gum blend will deposit no better. Gum blends also contribute to dry combing and frizz control rather than wet detangling, which remains the job of cationic conditioning agents.
All Silicone Gum Blends Grades
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F1016A
Dimethicone and Cyclomethicone Gum Blend F1016A
Dimethicone (and) Cyclomethicone
Contains cyclic siloxane: Cyclomethicone carrier
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F1016C
Cyclopentasiloxane and Dimethiconol F1016C
Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol
Contains cyclic siloxane: D5 carrier
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F1017A
High Viscosity Dimethicone and Dimethiconol F1017A
Dimethicone (and) Dimethiconol
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F1047
Cyclotetrasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane and Dimethiconol Blend F1047
Cyclotetrasiloxane (and) Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol
Contains cyclic siloxane: D4, D5
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F10161
Cyclopentasiloxane and Dimethicone Gum Blend F10161
Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone
Contains cyclic siloxane: D5 carrier
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