Products in Beauty & Care

DOWSIL(TM)  2511 Cosmetic Wax is a water dispersible silicone glycol copolymer wax with a low melting point and is a water soluble, skin temperature melting wax for increased moisturization and humectancy. It is helpful to add this product into the water phase, where it will disperse with proper mixing, either cold or with heat.

A sensory enhancer in a renewable carrier allowing brands to offer a unique sensory experience while meeting the growing demand for formulation with a high natural content. Features & Benefits Low color and high clarity High solid content elastomer Easy to formulate Cold process Inherently biodegradable carrier Compatible with a variety of ingredients such as organics and alcohol free fragrances Provides a rich smooth after feel Blur skin imperfections

DOWSIL(TM) OFX-5329 Fluid is a polyether functional siloxane supplied at 100% actives. Based on its ability to reduce surface tension, DOWSIL(TM) OFX-5329 Fluid can be used to prepare oil-in-water and silicone-in-water emulsions with improved esthetics such as faster absorption, better spreading, and a lighter feel. It will also impart esthetic benefits when added to neat skin and hair care formulations.

SoftCAT™ SK-MH Conditioning Polymer is designed to enhance deposition on skin of fragrance or actives such as occlusive moisturizers (e.g. sunflower seed oil, etc.., …) for bath, shower & hygiene applications. SoftCAT™ SK-MH Conditioning Polymer provides exceptional deposition while enabling to formulate clear body washes.

EcoSmooth™ Rice Husk Cosmetic Powder is a silica obtained from upcycling rice husk, a by-product from agriculture. It is supplied as a white, free-flowing powder.

DOWSIL(TM) 8500 Conditioning Agent is an amino glycol copolymer. It combines the substantive conditioning of an amino silicone with the low yellowing and ease of formulation of a silicone glycol. Any hair care application can benefit from the use of this product.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-0246 Cyclohexasiloxane is a blend of volatile polydimethylcyclosiloxane composed of cyclopentasiloxane and cyclohexasiloxane. This product is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, non-greasy, and non-stinging. It is a low-viscosity cyclohexasiloxane fluid for use in skincare, suncare, color cosmetics, hair care, and antiperspirant/deodorant applications.

XIAMETER(TM) OFX-0193 Fluid is a silicone polyether copolymer with a HLB value of 12, as calculated using the wt% of the EO/5 method. This graft-style, hydrolytically stable silicone polyether surfactant has applications in hair sprays and other leave-in hair products, shampoos, skin care lotions, and shaving soaps.

Dow North America Fluid AP is a low-viscosity fluid that provides emolliency, solvency, and slip. This product can be used to formulate roll-on, stick, and aerosol antiperspirants. It delivers a smooth feel while assisting with the spreadability of antiperspirant actives.

CELLOSIZE(TM) Texture K100M Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is a multifunctional water-soluble, biobased polymer that enhances foams, forms films, thickens and stabilizes. Applications for this product include body washes and facial cleansers, shampoos, liquid hand soaps, shaving creams and foams, hair styling mousses and sulfate-free cleansing products.

DOWSIL(TM) 7-3100 Gum Blend HIP Emulsion is a High Internal Phase (HIP) emulsion of ultra-high viscosity dimethiconol in cyclopentasiloxane which provides emolliency and superior esthetics in skin care products. This product is water dilutable and can be easily incorporated into the water phase of a skin care formulation. DOWSIL 7-3100 Emulsion has been prepared with nonionic surfactants to provide maximum compatibility in formulations that contain other surfactants.

XIAMETER(TM) OFX-8220 Fluid is an amino functional polydimethylsiloxane. The highly basic nature of the primary amine groups on trimethylsilylamodimethicone causes this silicone polymer to develop a net positive charge in aqueous systems over a wide pH range (approximately 1 to 10.5). Consequently XIAMETER(TM) OFX-8220 Fluid is substantive to hair and useful for delivering shine, gloss, combing, and smoothness benefits in hair care applications. XIAMETER™ OFX-8220 Fluid is also suitable for clear products such as clear conditioning shampoos.

​​A bio-derived & biodegradable cationic cellulosic polymer that can be used as principal conditioning agent or in combination with other conditioning ingredients in conditioners, leave-on products and shampoos. Features & Benefits Provides equivalent hair conditioning to some silicones Enhances dry and wet hair combing especially on damaged hair Restores hair hydrophobicity Reduces hair breakage Improves hair alignment and manageability Enhances silicone deposition on hair especially on damaged hair Provides soft styling benefit (ie. curl retention) in leave-on formulations Ease of formulation – no emulsification needed Enables clear products Acts as rheology modifier Helps increase natural content of formulation

A long lasting film-former designed for color cosmetics applications providing excellent sebum and wear resistance and is formulated in a bio-based carrier allowing cosmetic formulations having a higher naturality content. Features & Benefits Film-former Flexible film Sebum resistance Water resistance Resistance to rub-off Good film integrity High volatility carrier 100% Renewable-based carrier 60% natural origin content (ISO 16128)

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-0345 Cyclosiloxane Blend is a volatile polydimethylcyclosiloxane composed of cyclohexasiloxane and cyclopentasiloxane. It can be used as a volatile carrier fluid with excellent spreading, easy rub out, silky skin feel, and good compatibility with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients. The product is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, non-greasy, and non-stinging.

FOAMYSENSE(TM) Polymers are linear, high molecular weight, poly(ethylene oxide) polymers that are supplied as white powders. These nonionic polymers bring hydrodynamic drag reduction and a slippery feel to personal care products. FOAMYSENSE(TM) Polymers also boost foam volume and enhance foam creaminess for an excellent in-use experience.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 300,000 cSt is a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane polymer used in personal care applications. The high-molecular-weight dimethicone provides easy combing and detangling for wet or dry hair, and adds softness, smoothness and gloss.

DOWSIL(TM) 5225C Formulation Aid is an emulsifier for the preparation of water-in-volatile silicone formulations. It is supplied as a 12.5% dispersion of active emulsifier in cyclopentasiloxane. DOWSIL(TM) 5225C Formulation Aid product can be used in a wide range of applications including hair care, skin care, sun care, color cosmetics, and antiperspirants & deodorants.

XIAMETER(TM) OFX-5220 Fluid is a liquid silicone glycol copolymer. XIAMETER(TM) OFX-5220 Fluid is a resin modifier that can be used with hair fixative products such as hairsprays, mousses, setting lotions and styling gels. Resins modified with XIAMETER™ OFX-5220 Fluid demonstrate improved hold when compared to resins without the modifier, making it ideal for formulating hair styling products with strong hold. XIAMETER™ OFX-5220 Fluid also allows formulators to create resins that are softer, more flexible, and less tacky.

DOWSIL(TM) CF-9245 Silicone Elastomer Blend is lower in viscosity compared to other silicone elastomer blends like DOWSIL(TM) 9041 Silicone Elastomer Blend. This product contains both volatile and non-volatile carriers and is used in skin care, color cosmetics, and hair care applications.

This product delivers light to strong conditioning to hair and controlled deposit of actives. It also enables the formulation of clear shampoos with no build-up on hair and avoids volume-down effects and is recommended for shampoos with submicron particle size silicones or those without silicones. Features & Benefits Substantive to hair and skin Medium to strong conditioning Enables deposition of silicone Minimal build-up on hair, volume friendly Hair repair Split end mending from anionic and amphoteric shampoo systems Can be formulated into clear shampoo systems Can be formulated into opacified shampoo systems

OPULYN(TM) 301 Opacifier is an anionic styrene/acrylic copolymer supplied at 40% solids. It delivers a rich, lotionized appearance in formulations. OPULYN(TM) 301 Opacifier has broad formulation compatibility and excellent stability. It best suited for formulations based on anionic surfactant systems such as shower gels, shampoos, and fatty-acid based liquid hand soaps.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 5 cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid. It is commonly used as a base fluid in personal care products due to its excellent spreading characteristics. This product is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, and non-greasy. Being a commercial bulk-polymerized dimethyl silicone fluid, it typically contains trace amounts of impurities.

FOAMYSENSE(TM) N10 Polymer is a linear, high molecular weight, water soluble, poly(ethylene oxide) polymer that is supplied as a white powder. These nonionic polymers bring hydrodynamic drag reduction and a slippery feel to personal care products. FOAMYSENSE(TM) N10 Polymer also boosts foam volume and enhance foam creaminess for an excellent in-use experience.

DEXCARE™ CD-1 Polymer is a quaternary ammonium salt of dextran. This renewable bio-derived polysaccharide is a highly effective deposition aid for beneficial agents such as silicones or natural oils. The dextran backbone is fermented from natural, renewable sources. This product is used in shampoos and body washes.

DOWSIL(TM) EL-8048 ID Silicone Organic Blend is a clear to slightly translucent cross-linked silicone elastomer gel delivered in a volatile isododecane carrier fluid. It provides dry smoothness, quick absorption, and a light silky feel on the skin.

DOWSIL(TM) 580 Wax is a soft, solid mixture of stearyl alcohol and stearoxytrimethylsilane. The cosmetic properties of this wax are a result of the silicone moiety. The inclusion of the stearoxy group involves compatibility with organic ingredients. Hair care and skin care products benefit from the property of this wax to facilitate the formation of a very thin film that is neither oily, tacky, nor too dry.

CELLOSIZE(TM) Texture E4M Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is a multifunctional water-soluble, biobased polymer that enhances foams, forms films, thickens and stabilizes. Applications for this product include body washes and facial cleansers, shampoos, liquid hand soaps, shaving creams and foams, hair styling mousses and sulfate-free cleansing products.

ACULYN™ 33A Rheology Modifier is original suspending agent and stabilizer / rheology modifier. It is typically used in a variety of applications, such as bar soap, peroxide-containing cleansers, as well as hand and body lotions. Features & Benefits Cold Processable Improved Texture Stabilizing Allergen-free Animal Products-free BSE-free CMR Substance-free Non-GMO Not Listed in California Proposition 65 Preservative-free

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 50 cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane polymer. It spreads easily on both skin and hair, and it imparts a soft and velvety feel in personal care applications.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 600,000 cSt is a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane polymer that is primarily used for foam control in nonaqueous processes. In petroleum processing, it provides effective foam control at extremely low dosage levels. This product is also suitable for use in personal care applications. The high-molecular-weight dimethicone provides easy combing and detangling for wet or dry hair and adds softness, smoothness, and gloss.

DOWSIL(TM) 7-3118 EBAP HIP Emulsion is a high internal phase emulsion of dimethicone crosspolymer in cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone intended to speed the development of skin care formulations containing these emollients. These emulsions have been prepared using a proprietary process to give a particle size similar to the silicone elastomer gels in the emulsion (average particle size 7 - 10 μ), and have been stabilized with nonionic surfactants to provide maximum compatibility in formulations that contain other surfactants.

CELLOSIZE(TM) Hydroxyethyl Cellulose QP 15000H is a nonionic, bio-based, biodegradable, water-soluble rheology modifier that thickens, improves emulsion stability, and enhances the sensory experience for hair and skin care applications. This product is cold water dispersible, compatible with a wide range of surfactants, offers excellent electrolyte tolerance, and makes clear solutions in water.

CELLOSIZE(TM) Hydroxyethyl Cellulose QP-300 Europe PCG is a nonionic, bio-based, biodegradable, water-soluble rheology modifier that thickens, improves emulsion stability, and enhances the sensory experience for hair and skin care applications. This product is cold water dispersible, compatible with a wide range of surfactants, offers excellent electrolyte tolerance, and makes clear solutions in water.

CELLOSIZE(TM) Texture 40-0100 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is a multifunctional water-soluble, biobased polymer that enhances foams, forms films, thickens and stabilizes. This product is cold water dispersible, offers excellent electrolyte tolerance, and makes clear solutions in water. Applications for this product include body washes and facial cleansers, shampoos, liquid hand soaps, shaving creams and foams, hair styling mousses and sulfate-free cleansing products.