Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Product Highlights
- Provides an excellent delivery system for emollients, moisturizers, sunscreens, antiperspirant actives and pigments
- Gives stable water-in-silicone formulations
- Allows formulation flexibility
- Clear water-in-oil emulsion technology possible
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- AP/Deo Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Applications
- Delivery systems for both nonpolar and polar ingredients: nonpolar ingredients are dissolved in the external silicone phase and polar ingredients in the internal aqueous phase.
- Can be used in a wide range of personal care applications:
- Color cosmetics
- Skin care
- Sun care
- Antiperspirants and deodorants
- Hair care
- Application Information
- Water-in-silicone emulsions can be easily prepared by slow addition of the aqueous phase to the oil phase using a variety of common mixing devices.
- The stability of the emulsions increases with the amount of shear used to form them.
- Since the aqueous phase is the internal phase of these emulsions, increasing the proportion of water will increase the viscosity of a given formulation.
- Formulation Tips
- Stir DOWSIL 5225C Formulation Aid thoroughly before use.
- Add the water phase slowly to the oil phase using a high speed mixer.
- Pass emulsion through a homogenizer (Silverson®, Colloid Mill, Ultra Turrax®) to stabilize the product further.
- Electrolytes, preferably NaCl at a level of 1 to 2%, should be added to the water phase to ensure long term stability.
- The emulsion can be made at ambient temperature if the formulation is free from solid ingredients.
- Limitations
This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Translucent to hazy slightly gray liquid. Slight sediment possible.
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Gravity | 0.956 | — | — |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 400 - 1,000 | cSt | — |
| Flash Point | min. 80 | °C | — |
| Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Content | max. 0.1 | % | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
- Packaging
- This product is available in 19 kg pails and 200 kg drums.
- Samples are available in 500 ml bottles.