Common Name(s): Aminopropyl calcium polysilsesquioxane chloride,aminopropyl calcium polysilsesquioxane chloride,mineral cationic silicone,sc conditioning polymer
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides mineral ion delivery alongside silicone conditioning.
Why It's Used: Mineral-doped silicones provide the unique combination of silicone's superior skin conditioning with targeted mineral ion delivery โ enabling anti-acne (zinc), barrier support (calcium), or specialised mineral activities from one ingredient.
How It Works: Si-o backbone flexibility allows maximal surface contact. mineral cationic groups provide ionic delivery of the metal ion for specific biological activities alongside the silicone conditioning.
Typically Found In: Skin care,hair care,conditioning
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Specialty silicone selection guide: function depends on specific modification โ aminopropyl for hair repair; peg-modified for water compatibility; crosslinked for velvet skin feel; mineral-doped for targeted mineral delivery.
Last Verified: 2026-03-22
Primary Sources: Cosing database,aminopropyl calcium polysilsesquiox specialty silicone review