Dow - Stearyl Alcohol - Smoothing Agent

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Compatibility,
Degreasing,
Film Forming,
Imparts Lubricity,
Improved Texture,
Improves Hydrophobic Properties,
Long Lasting Fragrance Release,
Low Melting Point,
Moisturizing,
Non-Occlusive,
Non-Oily Feel,
Non-Tacky,
Rub Resistant,
Sensory Enhancement,
Smooth Feel,
Smoothing,
Viscosity Boosting,
Wash Off Resistance,
Water Repellency
Labeling Claims: Animal Products-free,
Buy Now,
Nanomaterials-free,
Non-GMO,
Not Listed In California Proposition 65,
Not Tested on Animals,
Porcine-free,
Vegan
Product Features: Increased viscosity

Low melting point

Compatible with organic ingredients

Lubricity

Provides water repellent, non-occlusive film

Detackification

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
Application Format: Creams,
Leave On,
Spray,
Stick
Color Cosmetic Applications: Lipstick
Hair Care Applications: Hair Spray,
Shaving Cream
Skin Care Applications: Shaving Cream
Product Applications: In skin creams it enhances feel and rub out characteristics at use levels from 5 - 10%.

Detackification is achieved at even lower levels 0.5 - 2%. Payout and feel in lipstick is imparted at use levels from 1 - 5%.

In non-lather shaving creams lubricity can be markedly improved at use levels of 3 - 5%; for feel the use levels may be as low as 1% or as high as 5%.

Very low use levels are required to impart soft feel and luster to hair sprays (0.1 - 0.5%), while hydrophobicity of make-up can be controlled quite accurately with use levels in the range of 0.1 to 1%.
Compatibilities: Type of Material

Ethanol (95%) C (hot)

Water I

Glycerine I I

Mineral oil C C

Beeswax C C

Isopropyl myristate C C

Lanolin C C

Dimethicone 350mm²s¹ C

Paraffin wax C

1. Proportions tested: 1:1, 10:1, 1:10.
C = Compatible, I = Incompatible.

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flash Point	75.0	°C	Closed Cup
Melting Range	50 - 55	°C	—
Free Stearyl Alcohol	35 - 48	%	Chromatogram 0015 CTM0087
Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Content	max. 0.1	%	—
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) Content	max. 0.1	%	—
Friction and Wear	max. 0.12	—	—
Color (at 60°C)	max. 200	APHA	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory Status: DOWSILTM 580 Wax is referenced in JCIC under the chemical name Stearoxytrimethyl-
silane with the code 523139 in the CLS categories: 1–7: No limit, 8–11: No limit.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Bottles,
Drums,
Pails
Packaging Information: This product is available in 14 kg pails and 160 kg drums.

Samples are available in 500 ml bottles.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 30 months
Usable Life And Storage: When stored at or below 25°C (77°F) in the original unopened containers, this product has a usable life of 30 months from the date of production.

At temperatures above 40°C (104°F), DOWSILTM 580 Wax will start to melt and separation may occur. This is a physical separation of the product, not a quality or chemistry issue. This is a typical property for this product. To prevent this separation, it is suggested to store the drums in a cool location (< 30°C/< 86°F). If separation does occur, the product should be re-melted to 65 - 70°C (149 - 158°F) and mixed thoroughly to form a homogeneous mixture prior to use.

Once the drum is re-melted, remixed, and cooled to less than < 30°C (< 86°F), the liquid phase will re-solidify. The rate of solidification is dependent upon the cooling temperature. There is no change of product chemistry and properties after this re-melting process.
Handling Precautions: Under elevated temperature conditions, this material can generate hexamethyldisiloxane which is highly flammable. If heating this material, bond and ground and use an inert purge for vessels to prevent a possible fire.