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DOWSIL(TM) EL-9081 Silicone Elastomer Blend

DOWSIL™ EL-9081 Silicone Elastomer Blend is a high clarity gel combining the unique sensory with improved thickening and compatibility performance. The product is ideal for use in make up primers, color cosmetics/make up, and skin care products. Features & Benefits Clear cross-linked silicone elastomer gel delivered in Dimethicone Good compatibility with some organic and silicones oils Low color High clarity Less balling¹ Improved viscosity retention upon dilution¹ Acts as a thickening agent for silicone fluids ¹Compared to DOWSIL™ EL-9240 Silicone Elastomer Blend and DOWSIL™ 9045 Silicone Elastomer Blend.

Brand: DOWSIL(TM) (77 products)

INCI Name: Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Functions: Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Benefit Claims: Compatibility, High Surface Activity, Improved Texture, Sensory Enhancement, Smooth Feel

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, Animal Products-free, BSE-free, Buy Now, Conflict minerals-free, Metal-free, Nanomaterials-free, Non-GMO, Non-Mutagenic, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Preservative-free, Reprotoxic substance-free, TSE-free, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: REACH (Europe)

Technical Data SheetSafety Data Sheet

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Dimethicone,
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Rheology Modifiers
Composition

Approximately 14 weight percent polymer in a volatile fluid (Dimethicone, 2.0 cSt)

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Compatibility,
High Surface Activity,
Improved Texture,
Sensory Enhancement,
Smooth Feel
Labeling Claims
Allergen-free,
Animal Products-free,
BSE-free,
Buy Now,
Conflict minerals-free,
Metal-free,
Nanomaterials-free,
Non-GMO,
Non-Mutagenic,
Not Listed In California Proposition 65,
Preservative-free,
Reprotoxic substance-free,
TSE-free,
Vegan

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
Application Format
Leave On,
Serum
Color Cosmetic Applications
Primers
Skin Care Applications
Skin Serums
Applications
  • Can be used in a wide range of personal care products such as skin care, color cosmetics, and hair care.
  • Rheology and texture modifier in oil-in-water, water-in-oil emulsions and anhydrous gels.
How to Use

To incorporate DOWSIL™ EL 9081 Silicone Elastomer Blend into a formula, it should be combined with the oil or silicone phase. Disperse the oil into DOWSIL™ EL 9081 Silicone
Elastomer Blend using simple mixing to achieve a uniform dispersion. It is important for the elastomer blend to be uniformly dispersed in the oil/silicone phase before proceeding.

The viscosity of DOWSIL™ EL 9081 Silicone Elastomer Blend decreases as it is diluted with other oils. Figure 1 illustrates this effect when XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Fluid, 2.0 cSt (Dimethicone) is used as the diluent.

 

Formulation Tips

DOWSIL™ EL-9081 Silicone 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 formulations.
  • For ease of use, its viscosity may be reduced by blending with low viscosity fluids.
  • It is dispersible in a variety of liquid oils, as referenced in the compatibility chart in Table 1.
  • Because the elastomer is stable, DOWSIL™ EL-9081 Silicone Elastomer Blend may be subjected to heat for a short duration. When heat is used, the material should be processed in an enclosed vessel to prevent the volatile carrier from volatilizing; the vessel should be inerted at temperatures over 60°C (140°F).

Table 1: Compatibility with common cosmetic ingredients at 75%

Wt.% DOWSIL™ EL-9081 Silicone Elastomer Blend: 75
Esters  
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate H
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride H
Isodecyl Neopentanoate C
Hydrocarbons  
Isododecane C
Isohexadecane C
Mineral Oil C
Hydrophilics  
Ethanol NC
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether O/SC
Sunscreens  
Ethylhexyl Salicylate C
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate O/SC
Vegetable Oils  
Sunflower Oil O/SC
Silicone Fluids  
Phenyl Trimethicone (DOWSIL™ 556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid) C
Bis-hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone (DOWSIL™ 5562 Carbinol Fluid) C
Cyclopentasiloxane (XIAMETER™ PMX-0245 Fluid) C

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

DOWSIL™ EL-9081 Silicone Elastomer Blend has compatibility with some organic oils.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Clear to translucent gel
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cyclohexasiloxane Contentmax. 0.1%-
Non Volatile Content (2g/150°C/3h/Al Cup, Forced draft)13.55 - 15.05%CTM0208
Cyclopentasiloxane Contentmax. 0.1%-
Cyclotetrasiloxane Contentmax. 0.1%-
Non-Volatile Contentapprox.14%Corporate Test Method 0208C
Viscosity200,000 - 500,000cPCorporate Test Method 0050
Flash Point98.5°CClosed cup

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
REACH (Europe)
Chemical Inventories
DSL (Canada),
EINECS (EU),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
KECI (Korea),
TCSI (Taiwan),
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

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available in each area. For further information, please see our website, dow.com or consult your local Dow
representative.

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Customer Notice

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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
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America

Storage & Handling

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.

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.