A hair-care formulator can be interested in an amino-terminated silicone oil because the product page describes conditioning benefits, but a purchasing decision still needs batch documents and formula-specific evidence. JY-N1181 is presented by Juyou as a bis-amino-terminated polydimethylsiloxane with medium to high viscosity for hair-care products. That identity supports a technical enquiry, not automatic approval for every shampoo, mask or leave-in system.
Start with identity and supplied-form documents
Ask the supplier to confirm the exact grade name, current TDS revision, SDS revision, supplied form and recommended storage conditions. The purchase file should distinguish product identity from performance in a finished formula. If the incoming material has a viscosity range, amine value or other control field in the current document package, record the method and acceptance range before comparing samples.
Define the hair substrate and reference formula
Conditioning claims are easier to compare when the test substrate and base formula are fixed. Specify whether the evaluation uses virgin, bleached, dyed, permed or otherwise damaged hair. Record surfactant system, pH, preservative package, fragrance, conditioning polymer and any cationic or amphoteric co-ingredients. A material that feels useful in one base may create build-up, incompatibility or sensory drift in another.
Separate combing, feel and appearance outcomes
Dry smoothness, wet combing, softness, gloss and color-fastness support should be measured or panel-reviewed as separate outcomes. Do not treat a pleasant first touch as evidence that all conditioning goals have been met. Include a blank base, the current approved silicone or conditioner benchmark and at least one retained sample after storage. If the formula will be used in rinse-off products, also check residue and rinse feel under the target use conditions.
Prepare the scale-up questions before ordering bulk
Before moving from a laboratory sample to production quantity, document mixing order, addition temperature, shear conditions and any pre-dilution or dispersion practice recommended by the supplier. Confirm whether the lot can be matched to the sample evidence and whether changes in raw-material source, package or specification will be notified. For export buying, add packing size, destination, shelf-life, document language and sample COA requirements to the RFQ.
Frequently asked questions
Does amino-terminated silicone oil guarantee better combing in every hair-care formula?
No. The product identity supports a conditioning evaluation, but performance depends on the full formula, hair substrate, dosage, processing and rinse conditions.
What should be requested with a development sample?
Request the current TDS, SDS, sample COA, lot number, supplied form, storage guidance and any grade-specific formulation notes that Juyou can provide for the intended hair-care application.
Source and quotation request
Product identity and catalogue scope: JY-N1181 Amino-terminated Silicone Oil, checked 17 September 2026. This article is a purchasing qualification guide, not a completed formulation test or commercial guarantee.
Send your base formula type, target hair substrate, required quantity and destination through the Juyou inquiry form or email info@juyousilicone.com. Telephone: +86 139 1581 4735. Contact Juyou on WhatsApp. Explore more silicone procurement articles.