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Identification & Functionality
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- Composition
- Approximately 8.5% dimethicone crosspolymer in cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone emulsified in water
- Includes a Laureth-23 and Laureth-4 surfactant package
- Preservative package differentiated for your formulation needs
- Preservative
Phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, isopropylparaben, isobutylparaben, butylparaben
Features & Benefits
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- Product Highlights
- High internal phase (85% active) emulsion
- Low surfactant concentrations
- Easily diluted with water
- Quick and easy formulation development
- Provides a simple way to modify esthetics and performance of existing formulations
- Formulations can be easily adjusted
- Process equipment can be cleaned with water
Applications & Uses
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- Applications
- Application Format
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications
- Usage
DOWSIL(TM) elastomer blend emulsions can be used alone, or in combination with others in the HIP family of emulsions to rapidly develop stable skin care formulations. For example, a simple body cream can be made by diluting the HIP emulsion with water and adding a thickener such as carbomer to achieve the desired consistency. Adding a cosmetic wax such as DOWSIL(TM) 2501 Cosmetic Wax with fragrances to the cream will give you a silky finish.
The esthetics of an existing formulation can be modified by simply adding the elastomer emulsion to the formulation. These are also compatible with typical cream and lotion formulations, including those based on stearates and fatty alcohols.
A clear serum base can be produced by including a water-soluble humectant at sufficient concentration to adjust the refractive index of the water phase to match that of the emollient phase.
Use of the elastomer blend emulsions will also give you the added benefit of easy clean up. Since the silicone elastomer is already emulsified into water, this eliminates the need to use solvents such as cyclomethicone for cleaning process equipment. The elastomer blend emulsion can be rinsed away with water
- Limitations
This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Opaque viscous paste free of particulate matter
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Non Volatile Content (2g/105°C/2h/Al Cup, Forced Draft) 14.0 - 20.0 % CTM0208 Viscosity (HELIPATH RVT TB at 2.5 RPM) 25000 - 60000 cP CTM0050 Solids Content 15 % CTM0208 pH 3.4 - 5 Viscosity 30000 cP CTM¹ 50 - Microbiological Values
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Yeast & Mold Count 0 - 10 CFU/mL CTM0219C Total Viable Count 0 - 10 CFU/mL CTM0219C Bacteria 0 - 10 CFU/mL CTM0219C Microbial Plate Count max. 100 cfu/ml CTM¹ 0219 M - Notes
1. CTM: Corporate Test Method, copies of CTMs are available on request.
Regulatory & Compliance
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Packaging & Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 540 days
- Usable Life and Storage
- Avoid freezing or prolonged exposure of material to temperatures below 0°C (32°F).
- When stored at or below 50°C (122°F) in the original unopened containers, these products have a usable life of 540 days from the date of production.