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DOWSIL(TM) EL-7040 Hydro Elastomer Blend

This hydrophilic elastomer blend mixes easily with water and water soluble materials resulting into gel-like texture with superior esthetics, and is compatible with organic materials to expand your formulation flexibility. Create color cosmetics/make up, skin care and sun care formulations with a refreshing, silky feel. Features & Benefits Clear to translucent crosslinked silicone-organic elastomer gel delivered in a silicone carrier fluid. Ability to incorporate water and polar materials while maintaining a viscous, gel structure. Compatible with a wide range of organic ingredients. Provides smooth, powdery, non-greasy skin feel. Enhanced spreadability versus traditional silicone elastomer gels. Improved organic compatibility versus traditional silicone elastomer gels. Ability to create clear systems with organic components. Enhances esthetics of anhydrous and water-based formulations. Provides thickening benefits with organic solvents and in alcohol-based systems. Cold processing Can incorporate up to 75% of water and up to 40% glycerin.

Brand: DOWSIL(TM) (77 products)

INCI Name: Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer

Functions: Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: APEO-Free, Alkylphenol-free, Allergen-free, Amine-free, Animal Products-free, Aromatic Amines-free, Asbestos-free, BSE-free, Bisphenol A-free, Boron-free, Buy Now, CMR Substances-free, Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-Free, Cold Processable, Colorants-free, Conflict minerals-free, Contamination-free, Formaldehyde-free, GMO-free, Glycol ether-free, Halal, Halogenated hydrocarbons-free, Lead-free, Melamine-free, Metal-free, Nanomaterials-free, Nickel-free, Non-GMO, Non-Mutagenic, Non-Phenolic, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, PFOA-free, PFOS-free, PVC-free, Palm Oil-free, Paraben-free, Pesticide-free, Phthalates-free, Pigment-free, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)-free, Porcine-free, Preservative-free, Radioactive-free, Reprotoxic substance-free, SVHC Chemicals-free, Solvent-free, TSE-free, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: Halal, IECIC (China), REACH (Europe)

Benefit Claims: Aesthethic Enhancement, Color Intensity, Compatibility, Excellent Flexibility, Improved Texture, Light Feel, Long Lasting Fragrance Release, Mattifying Effect, Moisturizing, Non-Greasy Feel, Non-Irradiated, Powdery Feel, Refreshing, Sensory Enhancement, Silky Feel, Smooth Feel, Smooth Texture, Spreadability

Technical Data SheetSafety Data Sheet

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Carrier
Solvent-based
INCI Name
Caprylyl Methicone,
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Rheology Modifiers,
Sensory Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Aesthethic Enhancement,
Color Intensity,
Compatibility,
Excellent Flexibility,
Improved Texture,
Light Feel,
Long Lasting Fragrance Release,
Mattifying Effect,
Moisturizing,
Non-Greasy Feel,
Non-Irradiated,
Powdery Feel,
Refreshing,
Sensory Enhancement,
Silky Feel,
Smooth Feel,
Smooth Texture,
Spreadability
Labeling Claims
APEO-Free,
Alkylphenol-free,
Allergen-free,
Amine-free,
Animal Products-free,
Aromatic Amines-free,
Asbestos-free,
BSE-free,
Bisphenol A-free,
Boron-free,
Buy Now,
CMR Substances-free,
Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-Free,
Cold Processable,
Colorants-free,
Conflict minerals-free,
Contamination-free,
Formaldehyde-free,
GMO-free,
Glycol ether-free,
Halal,
Halogenated hydrocarbons-free,
Lead-free,
Melamine-free,
Metal-free,
Nanomaterials-free,
Nickel-free,
Non-GMO,
Non-Mutagenic,
Non-Phenolic,
Not Listed In California Proposition 65,
PFOA-free,
PFOS-free,
PVC-free,
Palm Oil-free,
Paraben-free,
Pesticide-free,
Phthalates-free,
Pigment-free,
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)-free,
Porcine-free,
Preservative-free,
Radioactive-free,
Reprotoxic substance-free,
SVHC Chemicals-free,
Solvent-free,
TSE-free,
Vegan

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Skin Care,
Sun Care
Application Format
Creams,
Leave On
Sun Care Applications
Sunscreen Cream
Applications
  • Delivery aid for lipophilic actives, including sunscreens
  • Delivery aid for water soluble actives, including Vitamin C, Aloe Vera, caffeine, and Sensicalmine™
  • Rheology modifier in water based and anhydrous systems
  • Can be used in a wide range of personal care products such as skin care, color cosmetics, and sun care
How to Use

Disperse the oil phase into DOWSIL™ EL-7040 Hydro Elastomer Blend using simple mixing. There is no need for post-shearing. This hydrophilic product offers enhanced compatibility with a wide range of ingredients, both polar and non-polar, along with a caprylyl methicone carrier thereby providing a novel form of delivery for other formulation components. Formulations can be made using a cold process.

Processing
DOWSIL™ EL-7040 Hydro Elastomer Blend is a viscous product that exhibits shear thinning behavior. The following information will aid in the selection of the proper equipment to use when processing DOWSIL™ EL-7040 Hydro Elastomer Blend out of a drum.

Pump Recommendation
GRACO BULLDOG 10:1 Pump with follower plate. For more information, contact GRACO at www.graco.com. Note: GRACO offers various models, and other pump manufacturers may offer similar equipment equally capable of processing the material efficiently. Users should work directly with the pump manufacturer to determine the best design for their needs. Customer-specific pump design considerations:


1. Pressure and Flow Requirements
a. Air supply pressure: Will depend on plant’s air supply capabilities.
b. Discharge pressure: Will depend on total pressure required to move the silicone organic elastomer blend from point A to point B. Pressure drops due to elevation, frictional losses within the piping, fittings, valves, filters, etc., will need to be considered.
c. Flow requirements: Will depend on how quickly the user wishes to transfer the silicone organic elastomer blend from a 208 liter (55 gallon) drum into a vessel.

2. Material Viscosity in cP (mPa•s) at the Application Temperature
DOWSIL™ EL-7040 Hydro Elastomer Blend is shear thinning. It is the responsibility of the user to determine the effective viscosity based on the user’s application. Once the material is pushed through the pump by the follower plate and processed in the pump, the product will shear thin and process as a lower viscosity fluid.

3. Construction Material for Wetted Parts
Stainless steel is recommended but carbon steel may also be used.

4. Construction Material for Seals and Gaskets
VITON or TEFLON materials are recommended. Please contact Dow for alternatives.

Clean-up
Non-polar organic or silicone solvents are recommended for soaking or cleaning equipment.

Formulation Tips
  • DOWSIL™ EL-7040 Hydro Elastomer Blend may be formulated into oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-silicone emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions and anhydrous products.
  • It may be added to the oil phase or silicone phase in an emulsion formulation. In some cases, it may be possible to add DOWSIL™ EL-7040 Hydro Elastomer Blend to the water phase provided sufficient levels of elastomer and shear are applied to cause a phase inversion.
  • It may be possible to post-add to emulsions provided the emulsion is viscous enough for the elastomer blend to be dispersed.
  • For ease of use, its viscosity may be reduced by blending with a compatible solvent.
  • DOWSIL™ EL-7040 Hydro Elastomer Blend may structure over time becoming crumbly in appearance, especially at the surface. This is a reversible phenomenon. The elastomer blend will return to a creamy paste-like texture via mixing or pumping.
  • It is dispersible in a variety of liquid oils.
  • It may be formulated with organic oils and silicon-based materials with the use of mixers and may be subjected to high shear devices such as homogenizers and sonolators.
  • DOWSIL™ EL-7040 Hydro Elastomer Blend may be subjected to up to 80°C for up to 3 hours. When heat is used, the material should be processed in an enclosed vessel to prevent the caprylyl methicone from volatilizing; the vessel should be inerted at temperatures over 40°C (104°F).

Properties

Physical Form
Gel
Appearance
Clear to translucent colorless to light amber no significant particulate thick gel may be crumbly in appearance
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cyclohexasiloxane (D6) Contentmax. 0.1%-
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) Contentmax. 0.1%-
Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Contentmax. 0.1%-
Flash Pointmin. 100°C-
Non-Volatile Content17.5 - 19.5%-
Viscosity (at 25°C/77°F)275,000 - 600,000cP-
Compatibility with Common Cosmetic Ingredients at Several Ratios
Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) DOWSIL™ EL-7040 Hydro Elastomer Blend
Wt% Cosmetic Ingredient: 10 25
Esters C C
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C C
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride C C
Diisopropyl Adipate C C
Isopropyl Myristate C C
Isodecyl Neopentanoate C C
Fatty Alcohols/Acids    
Lauryl Alcohol C C
Oleyl Alcohol C C
Hydrocarbons    
Isododecane C C
Isohexadecane C C
Isopar L C C
Mineral Oil C NC
Hydrophilics    
Water NC NC
Ethanol C C
Propylene Glycol O O
Sunscreen Actives    
Octyl Methoxycinnamate C C
Octylsalicylate C C
Homosalate C C
Vegetable Oils    
Avocado Oil C NC
Castor Oil O O
Jojoba Oil C NC
Sesame Oil C NC
Sunflower Oil C H
DOWSIL™ Materials    
DOWSIL™ 2502 Cosmetic Fluid NC NC
DOWSIL™ 2503 Cosmetic Wax O O
DOWSIL™ 556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid C C
DOWSIL™ 593 Fluid H NC
DOWSIL™ 5562 Carbinol Fluid C C
DOWSIL™ FZ-3196 Fluid C H
XIAMETER™ Materials    
XIAMETER™ PMX-1501 Fluid H H
XIAMETER™ PMX-1503 Fluid H H
XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 1.5 cSt C H
XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Silicone Fluid
100 cSt		 NC NC
XIAMETER™ PMX-245 Cyclosiloxane C H

 

C = Clear to Slight Haze; H = Hazy; O = Cloudy to Opaque; NC = Not Compatible

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Halal,
IECIC (China),
REACH (Europe)
Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
EINECS (EU),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
KECI (Korea),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA),
TSCA Exempt (USA)

Technical Details & Test Data

Limitations

This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses.

Safety & Health

Health and Environmental Information

To support customers in their product safety needs, Dow has an extensive Product Stewardship organization and a team of product safety and regulatory compliance specialists available in each area.
For further information, please see our website, dow.com or consult your local Dow representative.

Product Stewardship

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Customer Notice

Dow strongly encourages its customers to review both their manufacturing processes and their applications of Dow products from the standpoint of human health and environmental quality to ensure that Dow products are not used in ways for which they are not intended or tested. Dow personnel are available to answer your questions and to provide reasonable technical support. Dow product literature, including safety data sheets, should be consulted prior to use of Dow products. Current safety data sheets are available from Dow.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Brazil,
Canada,
China (Mainland),
Mexico,
USA
Packaging Type
Drums,
Jars,
Pails
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
Packaging Information
  • This product is available in 14 kg pails and 150 kg drums.
  • Samples are available in 0.3 kg tubs.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 months
Handling Precautions

Product safety information required for safe use is not included in this document. Before handling, read product and safety data sheets and container labels for safe use, physical and health hazard information. The safety data sheet is available on the dow website at dow.Com, or from your dow sales application engineer, or distributor, or by calling dow customer service.

Usable Life and Storage

When stored at or below 60°C (104°F) in the original unopened containers, this product has a usable life of 24 months from the date of production.

Disposal Considerations

Dispose in accordance with all local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. Empty containers may contain hazardous residues. This material and its container must be disposed in a safe and legal manner.
It is the user’s responsibility to verify that treatment and disposal procedures comply with local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. Contact your Dow Technical Representative for more information.