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DOWSIL(TM) 593 FLUID

DOWSIL(TM) 593 FLUID is a blend of a dimethylsilicone polymer and a high molecular weight trimethylsiloxysilicate resin. It acts as a film former to provide water-repellency, wash-off resistance, and durability in sun care, color cosmetics, and lip stick formulations. This product has the properties of a polydimethylsiloxane fluid with a moderately high viscosity but with superior water repellency. 

Brand: DOWSIL(TM) (77 products)

INCI Name: Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Ingredient Origin: Non-Animal Origin

Functions: Film Former

Benefit Claims: Durable, Emolliency, Film Forming, Frizz Control, Imparts Lubricity, Long Lasting, Low Odor, Rub Resistant, Wash Off Resistance, Water Repellency

Labeling Claims: Animal Products-free, Buy Now, D4-(Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane)-free, Halal, Nanomaterials-free, Non-GMO, Porcine-free, Solvent-free, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: Halal

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Dimethicone,
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Ingredient Origin
Non-Animal Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Film Former
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Film Formers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Durable,
Emolliency,
Film Forming,
Frizz Control,
Imparts Lubricity,
Long Lasting,
Low Odor,
Rub Resistant,
Wash Off Resistance,
Water Repellency
Labeling Claims
Animal Products-free,
Buy Now,
D4-(Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane)-free,
Halal,
Nanomaterials-free,
Non-GMO,
Porcine-free,
Solvent-free,
Vegan
Product Features
  • Film barrier properties
  • Improve wash off resistance
  • Long lasting emolliency with less slipperiness

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics,
Skin Care,
Sun Care
Application Format
Creams,
Leave On,
Stick
Color Cosmetic Applications
Lipstick
Skin Care Applications
Body Cream,
Body Lotion
Sun Care Applications
Sunscreen Cream,
Sunscreen Lotion
Usable Life And Storage

When stored at or below 25°C in the original unopened containers, this product has a usable life of 30 months from the date of production.

Compatibility

Type of material 10% DOWSIL 593 Fluid 50% DOWSIL 593 Fluid

90% DOWSIL 593 Fluid
Water I I I
Alcohols      
Ethanol (95%) I I I
Stearyl alcohol I I I
Cosmetic materials      
Phenyl trimethicone C C C
Beeswax I I I
Glycerin I I I
Glycerin stearate I I D
Isopropyl myristate C C C
Lanolin I I I
Mineral oil I I C
Paraffin wax I I C
Propylene glycol I I I
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate I I I

C = Compatible, I = Incompatible, D = Dispersible 

Product Applications
  • DOWSIL™ 593 Fluid has many uses in skin care product formulations; such as protective creams and lotions.
  • It is ideal in formulating products for "working hands" where lubricity is undesirable.
  • Also a useful ingredient in sunscreen creams and lotions.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Clear, viscous fluid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Silicone Content100.0%-
Viscosity (at 25°C)400 - 1000mm2/s-
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.408 - 1.410--
Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Contentmax. 0.1%-
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) Contentmax. 0.1%-
Active Contentmin. 70%-
Kinematic Viscosity600.0Centistokes-
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.025--
Color150APHA
Acid Numbermax. 0.2000mgK/g
Non Volatile Contentmin. 98%
D4 Contentmin. 0.1%
D5 Contentmin. 0.1%

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Halal

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bottles,
Drums,
Packets,
Pails
Packaging Information
  • This product is available in 20 kg pails and 210 kg drums.
  • Samples are available in a 500 ml bottle.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
30 months