DOWSIL(TM) 2-2078 Fluid

Amino phenyl silicone resin

Long lasting shine, straightening, heat and color protection.

Features

• Suitable for water based and anhydrous formulations
• Stable in alkaline formulations

Benefits

• Long lasting shine to hair delivered in both water based and anhydrous systems
• Straightening enhancement when used in lye relaxers
• Color protection when used in rinse-off conditioners
• Color protection when used in permanent colorants

DOWSIL 2-2078 Fluid provides superior long lasting shine to hair (Figure 1). DOWSIL 2-2078 Fluid protects hair from damage during heat treatments and protects color fading from shampoo washes. DOWSIL 2-2078 Fluid provides straightening enhancement when used in a lye relaxer (Figure 2). Hair fibers treated with DOWSIL 2-2078 Fluid exhibited hair strengthening benefits (Figure 3). DOWSIL 2-2078 Fluid provides substantivity to lip sticks and nail varnishes, as well as enhanced fragrance delivery in skin care formulations.

Figure 1: Shine measurements on slightly bleached blonde hair.

Treatment with 2% DOWSIL 2-2078 Fluid or DOWSIL 556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid.

Figure 2: Straightening enhancement when used at 2% with lye relaxer.

Figure 3: Hair fibers treated (leave-on conditioner) with DOWSIL 2-2078 Fluid exhibited higher work vs. untreated fibers. Statistically significant at 99% confidence level. (Work is the total load or force to elongate a fiber multiplied by displacement).

• DOWSIL(TM) 2-2078 Fluid is an amino phenyl resin that is excellent for formulating leave-in conditioners for dull hair or hair that needs protection.
• Not only does this product offer superior, long-lasting shine in both emulsion and anhydrous systems, it also enhances hair strength.
• With its high pH stability, DOWSIL(TM) 2-2078 Fluid can also be used in hair relaxers, colorants and permanents.

• Leave-in and styling hair products including shine sprays, creams, lotions, cuticle coats and pomades
• Relaxers, colorants.
• Rinse-off products: shampoos and conditioners
• Skin creams, lip sticks and nail varnishes

DOWSIL 2-2078 Fluid can be added into the oil phase of the formulation.  Recommended use levels for hair care products are 0.5% to 2%. For clear anhydrous formulations a small amount of ethanol will help completely solubilize DOWSIL 2-2078 Fluid in cyclomethicone. For water based systems add DOWSIL 2-2078 Fluid to the oil phase of the formulation.
Prototype formulations such as anhydrous shine spray and cuticle coat are listed in the Appendix. Further prototype formulations are available upon request.

Table in the provides further information on compatibility of DOWSIL 2-2078 Fluid with other commonly used personal care ingredients.

Compatibility chart. Ratios are for DOWSIL 2-2078 Fluid

This product is available in 500ml sample bottles, 20kg pails and 200kg drums.