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Identification & Functionality
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Composition
Silicone fluid blend
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Key Attributes
- Suitable for water based and anhydrous formulations
- Clear formulations possible
- Cold processing
- Listed in the Catalog of Cosmetics Ingredients Used in China
- Typical D4 and D5 content is < 0.1%
- Superior frizz control
- Long lasting frizz control
- Ability to maintain style
- Curl definition
- Shine
- Heat protection
- Enhanced hair alignment
- Natural look and feel
- Suitable for different hair types
- Product Highlights
- Formulation flexibility
- Water-based products
- Anhydrous serums
- Dual-phase non-aerosol sprays
- Clear formulations
- Cold processing
- Non-flammable
- Listed in the Catalog of Cosmetics Ingredients Used in China
- D4 content expected to be <0.1%;
- D5 content expected to be <0.1%
- Formulation flexibility
- Transforming Textures Benefits
- Wet/dry combing
- Soft-touch styling
- Volume
- Frizz control
- Customizable conditioning
- Sebum absorption
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Use Level
- 5 - 15 %
- Recommended Applications
Leave-in hair products including creams, lotions, cuticle coats, pomades and non-aerosol sprays
- Recommended Usage
DOWSIL CB-3046 Fluid can be added to the oil phase of the formulation. It is easy to emulsify with standard emulsifiers by common techniques. Recommended use levels for hair care leave-on products are 5% to 15%.
Compatibility Chart
Table provides further information on compatibility of DOWSIL CB-3046 Fluid with other commonly used personal care ingredients. Ratios are shown in the format “Other materials: DOWSIL CB-3046 Fluid”.
INCI Name 1:9 5:5 9:1 Water Not Compatible Not Compatible Not Compatible Glycerin Not Compatible Not Compatible Not Compatible Ethanol Not Compatible Not Compatible Not Compatible Isopropyl Alcohol Not Compatible Not Compatible Not Compatible Fatty Alcohols: Cetearyl Alcohol Compatible Compatible Compatible Cetyl Alcohol Compatible Not Compatible Compatible Stearyl Alcohol Not Compatible Not Compatible Not Compatible Vegetable Oils: Argan Oil Not Compatible Not Compatible Not Compatible Sunflower Oil Not Compatible Not Compatible Not Compatible Coconut Oil Not Compatible Not Compatible Not Compatible Esters: Isopropyl Myristate Compatible Compatible Compatible Hydrocarbons: Mineral Oil Compatible Compatible Not Compatible DOWSIL™ Materials: Dimethicone, 5 cSt Compatible Compatible Compatible Dimethicone, 500 cSt Compatible Compatible Compatible Dimethicone, 60,000 cSt Compatible Compatible Compatible Dimethicone, 300,000 cSt Compatible Compatible Compatible Cyclopentasiloxane Compatible Compatible Compatible Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol Compatible Compatible Compatible Dimethicone (and) Dimethiconol Compatible Compatible Compatible Amodimethicone Compatible Compatible Compatible Bis (C13-15 Alkoxy) PG Amodimethicone Not Compatible Not Compatible Not Compatible Bis-Hydroxy/Methoxy Amodimethicone Compatible Compatible Compatible Phenyl Trimethicone Compatible Compatible Compatible
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Silicone Content | 100.0 | % | — |
| Viscosity (RVT, Spindle 3, at 100 rpm) | 250 - 500 | mm²/s | Corporate Test Method 0050 |
| Refractive Index (at 21°C) | 1.41 - 1.42 | — | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 25°C) | 0.98 | — | — |
| Turbidity | 0.0 - 200.0 | NTU | Corporate Test Method 0851 |
| Non Volatile Content | 99.0 - 100.0 | % | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Technical Details
DOWSIL™ CB-3046 Fluid is an optimized blend of silicones specifically developed to provide superior frizz control performance and improved style ability.
Significant difference (99.9% confidence) between DOWSIL CB-3046 Fluid at 15% and the other three products.
Frizz Control at 80% Relative Humidity, 25°C
- Technical Details on Textured Haircare
Frizz Control
Textured hair is more susceptible to frizz, especially at high humidity. Dow’s frizzcontrol technologies, like DOWSIL(TM) CB-3046 Fluid and DOWSIL(TM) 3901 Liquid Satin Blend, enable formulations that control frizz. Testing of FrizzConquering Hair Oil with these ingredients showed excellent results compared to untreated, control and benchmark hair tresses.
- Treatment: 0.1 g/g hair on frizzy hair
- Test conditions: 80% relative humidity/25°C for 5 hours
- Control: formulation without DOWSIL(TM) CB-3046 Fluid, DOWSIL(TM) 3901 Liquid Satin Blend and DOWSIL(TM) 9041 Silicone Elastomer Blend
Curl Retention and Definition
Consumers who sport curls are looking for products that define their curls and help them maintain their shape all day. Dow offers technologies that can help, such as DOWSIL(TM) CB-3046 Fluid and ACUDYNE(TM) 180 Hair Styling Polymer used in Seize the Day Water Wax.
- Statistically different from Seize the Day Water Wax: ≥95%, ≥99%, ≥99.9%
- Treatment: 0.1 g/g hair on virgin Caucasian hair
- Test conditions: 80% relative humidity/25°C for 5 hours
- Control: formulation without DOWSIL(TM) CB-3046 Fluid and ACUDYNE(TM) 180 Hair Styling Polymer
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
This product is available in 20 kg pails and 200 kg drums. Samples are available in 500 ml bottles.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 Months
- Handling Precautions
DOWSIL CB-3046 Fluid is not harmful by inhalation in a non-aerosolized form. It is not recommended for use in aerosol applications.
- Usable Life and Storage
When stored between -18°C (-0.4°F) and 40°C (104°F) in original, unopened container this product has a usable life of a minimum 24 months from the date of production.