DOWSIL(TM) 8500 Conditioning Agent

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Bis(C13-15 Alkoxy) PG-Amodimethicone

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Conditioner,

Softener

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Sensory Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Color Protection,

Conditioning,

Detangling,

Ease of Formulation,

Fixative,

Good Dry Combing,

Good Wet Combing,

Hair Conditioning,

Hair Straightening,

Prevents Hair Breakage,

Sensory Enhancement,

Shine Enhancing,

Smooth Feel,

Softening,

Static Reduction,

Substantivity,

Thermal Protection,

Volumizing

Labeling Claims

Cold Processable,

Nanomaterials-free,

Non-GMO,

Vegan

Product Features

• Amino functional siloxane polymer
• Can be used for clear and opaque products
• Low yellowing
• Free of animal-derived and vegetable- derived ingredients and genetically modified organisms
• Excellent compatibility with cyclopentasiloxane and isododecane
• Partial compatibility with ethanol
• Easy to formulate:
  • Cold and hot process possible
  • Can be added at the beginning or the end of formulation process
  • No solubilizer or suspending agent required - Easy to microemulsify

Product Benefits

• Superior conditioning:
  • Strong wet and dry detangling
  • Smooth feel
• Color protection
• Heat protection
• Reduced Static
• Resistance to breakage.

 

DOWSIL 8500 Conditioning Agent has demonstrated superior conditioning effects on hair due to its unique chemical structure. This unique chemical structure allows for the combined benefits of a hydrophobic material with the ease of formulation with no additional solubilizers.

DOWSIL 8500 Conditioning Agent has an excellent compatibility with cyclopentasiloxane and isododecane, and partial compatibility with ethanol, making it an excellent candidate for anhydrous systems such as fixatives and leave-in products.

DOWSIL 8500 Conditioning Agent is also easy to formulate in hydrous systems such as rinse-off conditioners and can be added at the beginning or at the end of the process. When DOWSIL 8500 Conditioning Agent is exposed to temperatures below 20°C (68°F) the product will freeze and form white solid particles and eventually solidify. This is a reversible phenomenon and should not affect product performance. It can be melted by heating above 25°C (77°F).

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower,

Hair Care,

Skin Care

Application Format

Leave On,

Masks,

Rinse Off,

Serum

Hair Care Applications

Detanglers,

Hair Color,

Hair Conditioner,

Hair Masks,

Hair Serums,

Hair Straighteners & Relaxers,

Mousse,

Shampoos & Rinses

Recommended Applications

• Clear and opaque conditioning shampoos
• Rinse-off conditioners
• Leave-in conditioners (detanglers, anhydrous serums, hair masks, mousses, etc.)
• Anhydrous systems (fixatives, leave on, etc.)
• Colorants (semi-permanent and permanent)

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Clear to hazy fluid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)	0.96	—	—
Flash Point	132	°C	Cleveland open-cup
Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Content	max. 0.1	%	—
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) Content	max. 0.1	%	—
Viscosity (RVF, Spindle 4 at 10 rpm)	1500 - 6000	mPa.s	CTM0050

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Drums,

Jerrycan

Packaging Information

• This product is available in 18 kg jerry cans and 190 kg drums.
• Samples are available in 500 ml.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

When stored at or below 25°C (77°F) in the original unopened containers, this product has a usable life of 18 months from the date of production