DOWSIL - CE-1874 Microemulsion - Dow - PEG-7 Dimethicone

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name: Laureth-7,
PEG-7 Dimethicone,
Polysorbate 20
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Sensory Additive,
Softener,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic)
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Sensory Modifiers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Nonionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Cold Processable,
Color Protection,
Good Dry Combing,
Good Wet Combing,
Hair Repair,
Light Feel,
Reduces Yellowing,
Repairing,
Sensory Enhancement,
Shine Enhancing,
Smooth Feel
Labeling Claims: Allergen-free,
Animal Products-free,
BSE-free,
Endocrine Disruptor-free,
Irradiation-free,
Nanomaterials-free,
Non-GMO,
Not Listed In California Proposition 65,
Not Tested on Animals,
Palm Oil-free,
Sulfate-free,
TSE-free,
Vegan

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Hair Care
Application Format: Leave On,
Rinse Off
Hair Care Applications: Hair Conditioner,
Shampoos & Rinses
Use Level: 1.0 - 5.0% (Active silicone for hair care formulations)
How to Use: DOWSIL CE-1874 Microemulsion is a non-ionic emulsion which is easy to incorporate into shampoos and leave-in conditioners. It is recommended to add the emulsion at the end of production, at temperatures below 40°C with continuous mixing.

Recommended use levels are 1.0 - 5.0% active silicone for hair care formulations. Polymeric thickeners may be needed to achieve appropriate formulation viscosity in shampoos.
Thickening Shampoos Containing DOWSIL CE-1874 Microemulsion: In order to thicken standard shampoo systems containing DOWSIL CE-1874 Microemulsion, it is recommended to use a polymeric thickener. In the graph below, common thickeners were used to increase the viscosity of a standard shampoo at use levels ranging from 0.1 - 0.5 wt.%. Thickener use levels can be adjusted to meet specific viscosity needs.

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH (at 25°C)	4.50 - 6.00	—	CTM0007
Non Volatile Content (2g, at 105°C, 2h, Al Cup)	50.00 - 55.00	%	CTM0208
Clarity (by line chart method)	0 - 6	—	CTM1192
Transmittance	85.0 - 150.0	%	CTM0232
Particle Size (passing 50%)	0.0 - 45.0	nm	CTM1193
Particle Size (passing 90%)	0.0 - 55.0	nm	CTM1193
Silicone Level	approx. 30	wt.%	—
D4/D5 Cyclics Content	max. 0.1	wt.%	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 540 Days
Storage Information: When stored at or below 40°C in the original unopened containers, this product has a usable life of 12 months from the date of production.

DOWSIL(TM) CE-1874 Microemulsion