DOWSIL(TM) - 593 FLUID - Dow - Dimethicone - Film Former

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Durable,
Emolliency,
Film Forming,
Frizz Control,
Imparts Lubricity,
Long Lasting,
Low Odor,
Rub Resistant,
Wash Off Resistance,
Water Repellency
Labeling Claims: Animal Products-free,
Buy Now,
D4-(Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane)-free,
Halal,
Nanomaterials-free,
Non-GMO,
Porcine-free,
Solvent-free,
Vegan
Product Features: Film barrier properties

Improve wash off resistance

Long lasting emolliency with less slipperiness

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics,
Skin Care,
Sun Care
Application Format: Creams,
Leave On,
Stick
Color Cosmetic Applications: Lipstick
Skin Care Applications: Body Cream,
Body Lotion
Sun Care Applications: Sunscreen Cream,
Sunscreen Lotion
Usable Life And Storage: When stored at or below 25°C in the original unopened containers, this product has a usable life of 30 months from the date of production.
Compatibility: Type of material 10% DOWSIL 593 Fluid 50% DOWSIL 593 Fluid
90% DOWSIL 593 Fluid

Water I I I

Alcohols

Ethanol (95%) I I I

Stearyl alcohol I I I

Cosmetic materials

Phenyl trimethicone C C C

Beeswax I I I

Glycerin I I I

Glycerin stearate I I D

Isopropyl myristate C C C

Lanolin I I I

Mineral oil I I C

Paraffin wax I I C

Propylene glycol I I I

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate I I I

C = Compatible, I = Incompatible, D = Dispersible
Product Applications: DOWSIL™ 593 Fluid has many uses in skin care product formulations; such as protective creams and lotions.

It is ideal in formulating products for "working hands" where lubricity is undesirable.

Also a useful ingredient in sunscreen creams and lotions.

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Silicone Content	100.0	%	—
Viscosity (at 25°C)	400 - 1000	mm2/s	—
Refractive Index (at 25°C)	1.408 - 1.410	—	—
Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Content	max. 0.1	%	—
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) Content	max. 0.1	%	—
Active Content	min. 70	%	—
Kinematic Viscosity	600.0	Centistokes	—
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)	1.025	—	—
Color	150	APHA	—
Acid Number	max. 0.2000	mgK/g	—
Non Volatile Content	min. 98	%	—
D4 Content	min. 0.1	%	—
D5 Content	min. 0.1	%	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Bottles,
Drums,
Packets,
Pails
Packaging Information: This product is available in 20 kg pails and 210 kg drums.

Samples are available in a 500 ml bottle.

Storage & Handling

DOWSIL(TM) 593 FLUID

Type of material	10% DOWSIL 593 Fluid	50% DOWSIL 593 Fluid	90% DOWSIL 593 Fluid
Water	I	I	I
Alcohols
Ethanol (95%)	I	I	I
Stearyl alcohol	I	I	I
Cosmetic materials
Phenyl trimethicone	C	C	C
Beeswax	I	I	I
Glycerin	I	I	I
Glycerin stearate	I	I	D
Isopropyl myristate	C	C	C
Lanolin	I	I	I
Mineral oil	I	I	C
Paraffin wax	I	I	C
Propylene glycol	I	I	I
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate	I	I	I