Plant-based replacement for silicone in cosmetics
| Why | Category | Cosmetics & home |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Medium | |
| Use | Match the silky, fast-drying feel of D5 silicone, restricted in EU cosmetics from 2026 | |
| What | Atoms | Molecule 20–60, liquid runs 1–2k. C H O Si |
| How | Contact us for the design specs and build plan → | |
| Demo | New oil spreads and evaporates like D5 | |
| Competition | Hemisqualane (Aprinnova), light alkanes, esters | |
| Business | Buyers | L’Oréal, Unilever, P&G |
| Revenue | High License to cosmetic ingredient makers. ~$1–5M/yr | |