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DOWSIL(TM) 5562 Carbinol Fluid

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DOWSIL(TM) 5562 Carbinol Fluid is a carbinol-functional silicone fluid. This material is unique due to its polar organic substituents. The silicone and organic combination provides multiple benefits in personal care applications. This moderately polar material has a novel compatibility profile. This product also acts as a superior suspension aid for pigments, salts, and sunscreens.

INCI Name: Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone

Functions: Compatibilizer, Suspending Agent

Labeling Claims: Animal Products-free, Buy Now, Cyclopentasiloxane (D5)-free, D4-(Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane)-free, Nanomaterials-free, Non-GMO, Non-Hazardous, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Not Tested on Animals, Porcine-free, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: California Proposition 65, IECIC (China)

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Composition

Silicone polymer with terminal carbinol functionality (ABA), see Figure 1

Figure 1: Chemical structure of DOWSIL 5562 Carbinol Fluid
DOWSIL(TM) 5562 Carbinol Fluid - Composition

Features & Benefits

Key Features
  • Processing aid for particulate containing formulations
  • Polar fluid which provides unique compatibility and esthetics
  • Imparts hydrophilicity and wetting
  • Unique feel characteristic
  • Compatibilizer
  • Typical D4 and D5 content is < 0.1%
Key Benefits
  • Provides superior particulate suspension, with easier formulation capability compared to products such as castor oil
  • Enhances SPF in sun care formulations
  • Wide range of compatibilities with both polar and non-polar solvents
  • Moisturization
  • Smoother, less tacky and more substantive than linear silicones
  • Lighter and more lubricious than polar silicones
  • Stable in acid/base conditions
  • Detackification
  • Aqueous formulation stability
  • Enhances fragrance release

Applications & Uses

Application Format
AP/Deo Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear to slightly hazy, colorless to light amber, free of particulates
Odor
Low formulated odor
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (at 25°C)30 - 60mm²/sCTM0004
Refractive Index1.41
Flash Point (Open Cup)min. 80°CCTM0006
Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Contentmax. 0.1%
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) Contentmax. 0.1%
Compatibility Data
Material 1:9 5:5 9:1
C-12-15 Alkyl benzoate C C C
Coco-caprylate/caprate C C C
Diisostearyl fumarate C C C
Isocetyl stearate C NC NC
Octylstearate C NC NC
Glyceryl trioctanoate C C C
Octyl methoxycinnamate NC NC C
Isododecane C C C
Oleyl alcohol NC C C
XIAMETER™ 1501 Fluid C NC NC
XIAMETER™ PMX-0245 Cyclopentasiloxane C C C
DOWSIL™ 556 Fluid C C C
Water NC NC NC
C = Compatible, NC = Not compatible

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • This product is available in 200 kg drums and 15 kg pails.
  • Samples are available in 500 ml bottles.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 Months
Storage Information

When stored at or below 32°C (90°F) in the original unopened containers, this product has a usable life of 24 months from the date of production.