| Why | Category | Cosmetics & home |
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| Level | Medium |
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| Use | Match the silky, fast-drying feel of D5 silicone, restricted in EU cosmetics from 2026 |
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| What | Atoms | Molecule 20–60, liquid runs 1–2k. C H O Si |
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| Build | Testing | Easy Evaporation, spreading, sensory panel |
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| Funding | Compute ~$50 · Make ~$5–15k · Test ~$10–20k · Other ~$10k patent |
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| Time | Make 4–8 wks · Test 2–4 wks · Total ~2–3 months |
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| How | Contact us for the design specs and build plan → |
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| Demo | New oil spreads and evaporates like D5 |
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| Competition | Hemisqualane (Aprinnova), light alkanes, esters |
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| Business | Buyers | L’Oréal, Unilever, P&G |
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| Revenue | High License to cosmetic ingredient makers. ~$1–5M/yr |
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