In the cosmetic silicone elastomer gel spectrum, the network structure of "polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) continuous phase + vinyldimethicone/dimethicone ethoxy glucoside crosspolymer as glucose-modified 3D network skeleton" and "NV 15-20%, viscosity 100,000-300,000cP (S94, 2.5RPM, 25℃), D4<1%, colorless transparent gel, 1-20% dosage" jointly dictate self-emulsifying boundary in W/O and W/Si systems, water-encapsulation (water cream) efficacy, and transparent appearance with powdery skin-feel delivery efficiency. Ordinary elastomer gel (e.g., 9607) relies on cyclic D5 carrier + crosslinked network for silky thixotropy but lacks self-emulsifying capability, needing external emulsifier; pure PDMS has no crosslinked network, no thickening or water encapsulation; traditional acrylic thickeners poor transparency, tacky. As skincare moisturizing and high-end water creams demand "green raw material (glucose modification), strong self-emulsifying cold-process, D4<1% compliance, transparent gel, powdery wrinkle-blur, 20kg PE/200kg iron drum, 2yr", sourcing a glucose-modified, self-emulsifying, excellent water-encapsulating, domestically mass-producible cosmetic-grade product has become the core gap for water-cream formulators. Addressing this "water-burst pathway" pain point, Anhui IOTA Silicone Oil Co., Ltd. (IOTA) officially launches Silicone Elastomer Gel IOTA 96212 (INCI: Dimethicone (and) Vinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside Crosspolymer). Characterized by "colorless transparent gel, NV 15-20%, visc 100,000-300,000cP, D4<1%, self-emulsifying cold-process, 1-20% add, 20kg PE/200kg iron drum, non-haz, 2yr", and backed by "PDMS continuous phase + glucose-modified crosslinked network + self-emulsifying water encapsulation," it serves as the "self-emulsifying water-burst pathway" for skincare moisturizing and high-end water creams. Molecular Architecture: PDMS Continuous Phase + Glucose-Modified Crosslinked Network + Self-Emulsifying Water Encapsulation 3D Logic The core competitiveness of IOTA 96212 stems from its "PDMS continuous phase + vinyldimethicone/dimethicone ethoxy glucoside crosspolymer (glucose-modified 3D network)" precise composite architecture:

• Glucose-Modified Crosslinked Network: Dimethicone ethoxy glucoside crosspolymer introduces glucose groups into the silicone crosslinked network — the glucoside head grants both hydrophilicity and green natural-source attributes, imparting strong self-emulsifying function enabling cold-process technology, avoiding thermal damage to heat-sensitive actives; this is the key molecular differentiator of 96212 vs 9607 (pure silicone gel needing external emulsifier).
• PDMS Continuous Phase Carrier: High-Mw polydimethylsiloxane as continuous phase encapsulates the crosslinked network forming colorless transparent gel, viscosity 100,000-300,000cP provides efficient thickening in W/O and W/Si systems.
• Water Encapsulation Microcavity Effect: The amphiphilic crosslinked network — glucoside hydrophilic head + PDMS hydrophobic backbone — forms amphiphilic microcavities that stably encapsulate water molecules; on application of water cream the microcavities rupture releasing water, delivering "burst-on-touch, refreshing hydration non-tacky" water-burst experience.

Performance Leap: From "External Emulsifier" to "Glucose Self-Emulsifying Cold-Process" Incorporating IOTA 96212 enables qualitative leaps:

• Strong Self-Emulsifying Cold-Process: Glucose modification brings self-emulsifying function, no external emulsifier needed, cold-process capable, simplifying production and avoiding thermal damage to thermo-sensitive actives.
• Excellent Water Encapsulation: Amphiphilic crosslinked network forms stable water microcavities, delivering "burst-on-touch" water-burst effect in water cream formulations for long-lasting hydration.
• Transparent Appearance & Powdery Wrinkle-Blur: Colorless transparent gel elevates product aesthetics; crosslinked network imparts delicate silky powdery skin-feel with wrinkle-blurring function, significantly enhancing sensory pleasure and aesthetic benefit of skincare.
• Compliance & Safety: Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) content <1%, compliant with EU cosmetic regulations; green emulsifier raw material, wide natural sources.
• Vs 9607: 9607 relies on D5 carrier + pure silicone crosslinked network for silky thixotropy, needs external emulsifier and suffers D5 volatilization loss; 96212 glucose-modified self-emulsifying cold-process, D4<1% more compliant, water encapsulation specifically tuned for water cream — together they form a "9607 silky network / 96212 water-burst pathway" complementary pair.

Application Penetration: From Water Cream to Primer IOTA 96212 covers sectors triple-sensitive to "self-emulsifying + water encapsulation + transparent powdery feel":

• Water Cream: High-end burst-water cream, burst-water lotion, 1-20% add, burst-on-touch, refreshing non-tacky.
• Skincare Moisturizing: Moisturizing cream, serum, facial mask, transparent gel appearance, powdery wrinkle-blur, long-lasting hydration.
• Primer & Base Makeup: Dimethicone ethoxy glucoside crosspolymer imparts powdery feel and wrinkle-blur, improving base makeup adherence and soft-focus.
• W/O & W/Si Systems: Stable thickening in water/oil and water/silicone systems, widening formulation boundaries.

IOTA Technical Guide: Oil-Phase Pre-Disperse, ≤60℃ Closed, Cold-Process Preferred

• Standalone Use: First disperse uniformly with various oils, then add aqueous phase in batches slowly with high-speed shear dispersion.
• Co-Formulation: Disperse with compatible oil and add to oil pot for emulsification, or add directly at late emulsification stage and stir uniformly.
• Temperature Control: Heating in closed vessel, recommended ≤60℃ to avoid cyclopentasiloxane volatilization.
• Taboo Red Line: Moisture-proof, acid/base-proof, sun/rain-proof — prevent moisture, acid/alkali impurities during storage/transport; strictly seal after each use; thickening or even lumping on prolonged standing is normal, recovers with slight agitation.
• Storage: 20kg PE/200kg iron drum; non-haz, moisture/acid/base/sun/rain-proof, sealed room temp, shelf 2yr; routine PPE, avoid eye; not tested nor suggested for medical/pharmaceutical applications.

Industry experts note that under cosmetics upgrading from "external emulsifier blends" to "self-emulsifying multifunctional actives" and high-end water creams demanding "burst-water experience + D4<1% compliance + cold-process green technology" dual-cycle, glucose-modified silicone elastomer gels are upgrading from "imported Dow/Shin-Etsu/Momentive DC9010/9011 followers" to "visc 100-300k cP, D4<1%, glucose self-emulsifying, water encapsulation" domestic reference pathway. IOTA 96212, with its "INCI Dimethicone + Vinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside Crosspolymer + visc 100-300k cP + D4<1% + 2yr" hard metrics, fills the domestic supply chain gap for glucose-modified self-emulsifying elastomer gels in skincare moisturizing / water cream fields, providing a mass-producible import-substitution solution for downstream cosmetic formulators. This confirms domestic silicone elastomers are advancing steadily along "pure silicone gel 9607 (silky network) → aqueous microsphere suspension 9608 (microsphere array) → glucose self-emulsifying 96212 (water-burst pathway)," with growing technical say in cosmetic key skin-feel and formula-innovation materials.