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DOWSIL(TM) AP-8568 Amino Fluid

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DOWSIL(TM) AP-8568 Amino Fluid is an aminofunctional polydimethylsiloxane. The organic-like nature of the primary amine groups on amodimethicone causes this silicone polymer to have affinity for hair, which results in a product with benefits such as conditioning, heat protection, and feel.

INCI Name: Amodimethicone

Functions: Conditioner

Labeling Claims: Cold Processable, Nanomaterials-free, Non-GMO, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Not Tested on Animals, Porcine-free, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: California Proposition 65

Benefit Claims: Color Protection, Fly Away Reducing, Formula Stability, Good Dry Combing, Good Wet Combing, Hair Conditioning, Shine Enhancing, Smoothing, Thermal Protection

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chemical Structure

DOWSIL(TM) AP-8568 Amino Fluid - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Stable in a wide range of cosmetic formulations
  • Enable clear shampoo formulations
  • Enables cold process manufacturing
  • Provides smooth, feel to dry hair
  • Improves wet and dry combing
  • Decreases fly-away
  • Improves shine in shampoos
  • Improve color depth and longevity when used in semi-permanent color product
  • Protects hair from heat damage

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Usage

Conditioners can be prepared by including DOWSIL AP-8568 Amino Fluid in the oil phase of a conditioner or by blending it with the refatting agent contained in a shampoo.

DOWSIL AP-8568 Amino Fluid is compatible with a variety of typical hair care formulation ingredients, including quaternary ammonium salts, cyclopentasiloxane, isododecane and partially with alcohol.

Limitations

This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear to slightly hazy colorless to light yellow free from foreign matter
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (LVF, Spindle 3 at 30 RPM)1550 - 4000cPCTM0050
Non Volatile Content (28/150°C/2h/AI Cup, Forced Draft)min. 94.0%CTM0208
Ne Base1200 - 1900CTM0927
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.98CTM 001A D1298
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.407
Flash Point149
Amine Neutral Equivalent1600
Nitrogen Content0.875
Typical D4 and D5 Contentmax. 0.1
Compatibility

Ingredient

Silicone to Ingredient Ratio
9:1 1:1 1:9
sopropyl laurate Compatible Compatible Compatible
Isopropyl myristate Compatible Compatible Compatible
Isopropyl palmitate Non-Compatible Compatible Compatible
Mineral oil (ight) Non-Compatible Non-Compatible Non-Compatible
Ethanol 200 proof Non-Compatible Non-Compatible Non-Compatible
Propylene glycol Non-Compatible Non-Compatible Non-Compatible
Water Non-Compatible Non-Compatible Non-Compatible
Isododecane Compatible Compatible Compatible
Isopar H Compatible Compatible Compatible
Polydecene Compatible Non-Compatible Non-Compatible
Cyclopentasiloxane (and) dimethiconol Compatible Compatible Compatible
Dimethicone, 350 cSt Compatible Compatible Compatible
Phenyltrimethicone Compatible Compatible Compatible
Lanolin oil Compatible Non-Compatible Non-Compatible

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • This product is available in 20 kg pails and 200 kg drums.
  • Samples are available in 1 kg bottles.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
540 days
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 18 months from the date of production.

Handling Precautions

Care has to be taken. Similar products have shown to have a high degree of aerosol toxicity.