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DOWSIL(TM) 2511 Cosmetic Wax

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.

Brand: DOWSIL(TM) (77 products)

INCI Name: Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Functions: Humectant

Labeling Claims: Animal Products-free, Buy Now, Halal, Nanomaterials-free, Non-Hazardous, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Porcine-free, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: Halal

Benefit Claims: Cold Processable, Foam Enhancement, Humectancy, Moisturizing, Non-Tacky, Slow Melting

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Applications & Uses

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Bath & Shower Applications
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Usage Process

It is helpful to add DOWSIL™ 2511 Cosmetic Wax into the water phase where it will disperse with proper mixing either cold or with heat.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White to slightly yellow solid
Odor
Slight characteristic odor
Soluble in
Water
Miscible in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Viscosity (at 70°C, LV, Spindle #1 at 30 rpm)29 - 51cPsCTM0874
Color, APHAmax. 250-CTM0005
Tocopherol Levelmax. 0.1%-
Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Contentmax. 0.1%-
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) Contentmax. 0.1%-
Heavy Metalsmax. 20ppm-
Arsenic Contentmax. 2ppm
Miscibility (20% in Water)No precipitate, no foreign matter--
DSC36 - 42°C-
IR IdentificationPass--
pH (20% in water)5.00 - 7.50--
Melt Range36 - 42°C-
Flash Pointmin. 100°C-
Compatibility Data
Weight percent of DOWSIL™ 2511 Cosmetic Wax
Material 90% 50% 10%
Water C C C
Glycerin NC NC C
Alcohol C C C
Propylene Glycol NC C C
Isododecane NC NC NC
D5 NC NC NC
1.5 cst NC NC NC
C = Compatible
H = Hazy
NC = Not Compatible / Separation

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Storage Information

When stored at or below 25°C in the original unopened containers, this product has a usable life of 12 months from the date of production.