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Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Composition
Approximately 16 weight percent Dimethicone Crosspolymer in Isododecane
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Highlights
- Clear to slightly translucent crosslinked elastomer gel
- Easy to formulate
- Compatible with a variety of organic ingredients
- Quick absorption
- Cold processing
Skin Care and Color Cosmetics
- Provides dry smoothness and a light, silky, non-greasy skin feel
- Improved delivery of actives
- Low transfer color cosmetic formulations
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Sun Care Applications
- Applications
This product can be used in skin care applications including:
- Color cosmetics
- Sunscreens
- Application Information
Disperse the oil phase into DOWSIL EL-8048 ID Silicone Elastomer Blend using simple mixing. There is no need for post-shearing. This product provides isododecane which has already thickened and can provide a novel form of delivery for other formulation components. Thickening of formulations can be achieved using a cold process.
Isododecane may cause skin irritation upon repeated and prolonged exposures. Proper dilution of this product into consumer personal care end products is recommended.
- Formulation Tips
DOWSIL EL-8048 ID Silicone Organic Blend may be formulated into oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-silicone emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions and anhydrous products.
- It may be added to the oil phase or silicone phase in an emulsion formulation.
- It may be post-added to emulsions provided the emulsion is viscous enough for the DOWSIL EL-8048 ID Silicone Organic Blend to be dispersed.
- For ease of use, its viscosity may be reduced by blending with a compatible organic solvent.
- It may be formulated with organic oils and silicon-based materials with the use of mixers and may be subjected to high shear devices such as homogenizers and sonolators.
- It is dispersible in a variety of liquid oils.
- Because the elastomer is stable, DOWSIL EL-8048 ID Silicone Organic Blend may be subjected to heat for a short duration. When heat is used, the material should be processed in an enclosed vessel to prevent the isododecane from volatilizing; the vessel should be inerted at temperatures over 40°C (104°F).
- Processing
DOWSIL EL-8048 ID Silicone Organic Blend is a viscous product that exhibits shear thinning behavior. The following information will aid in the selection of the proper equipment to use when processing DOWSIL EL-8048 ID Silicone Organic Blend out of a drum.
Pump Recommendation: GRACO BULLDOG 10:1 Pump with follower plate.
Customer-specific pump design considerations
- Pressure and flow requirements
- Air supply pressure: Will depend on plant’s air supply capabilities.
- Discharge pressure: Will depend on total pressure required to move the silicone organic blend from point A to B. Pressure drops due to elevation, frictional losses within the piping, fitting, valves, filters, etc., will need to be considered.
- Flow requirements: Will depend on how quickly the user wishes to transfer the silicone organic blend from a 208 liter (55 gallon) drum into a vessel.
- Material viscosity in cP at the application temperature: DOWSIL EL-8048 ID Silicone Organic Blend is shear thinning. It is the responsibility of the user to determine the effective viscosity based on the user’s application. Once the material is pushed through the pump by the follower plate the processed in the pump, the product will shear thin and process as a lower viscosity fluid.
- Construction material for wetted parts: Stainless steel is recommended but carbon steel may also be used.
- Construction material for seals and gaskets: VITON or TEFLON materials are recommended. Please contact Dow for alternatives.
Clean-up
Isododecane which dilutes the viscosity of DOWSIL EL-8048 ID Silicone Organic Blend to water-thin, is recommended for soaking or cleaning equipment. Other non-polar solvents may work as well.
- Pressure and flow requirements
- Limitations
This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Crystal clear to slightly translucent get. May have slight amber color. Free of particulate matter.
- Typical Properties
- Compatibility
Compatibility with common personal care materials.*
Weight percent of DOWSIL(TM) EL-8048 ID Silicone Organic Blend Material 90% 50% 10% Silicones Cyclopentasiloxane Compatible Compatible Compatible Dimethicone, 5cst Compatible Compatible Compatible Dimethicone, 10cst Compatible Compatible Compatible Dimethicone, 350 cst Compatible Compatible Compatible Phenyl Trimethicone Hazy Hazy Hazy Caprylyl Methicone Compatible Compatible Compatible Esters C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Hazy Not Compatible Not Compatible Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Hazy Not Compatible Not Compatible Isopropyl Myristate Hazy Not Compatible Not Compatible Organic Sunscreens Octyl Methoxycinnamate Hazy Not Compatible Not Compatible Octocrylene Hazy Not Compatible Not Compatible Octyl Salicylate Hazy Not Compatible Not Compatible Misc. Mineral Oil Hazy Not Compatible Not Compatible Jojoba Oil Hazy Not Compatible Not Compatible Ethanol Hazy Not Compatible Not Compatible *These are typical properties, not to be construed as specifications.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Viscosity | 200,000 - 450,000 | mm²/s | — |
| Non-Volatile Content | 13.50 - 16.50 | % | — |
| Cyclopentasiloxane Content | max. 0.1 | % | — |
| Cyclotetrasiloxane Content | max. 0.1 | % | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Technical Data
Figure 1: Viscosity of DOWSIL EL-8048 ID Silicone Organic Blend after further dilution in Isododecane.*
Figure 2: Volatility of DOWSIL EL-8048 ID compared to other volatile elastomer blends. Tested on collagen at 37°C, 20% rH.*
Note: *These are typical properties, not to be construed as specifications.
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
- Packaging
- This product is available in 12.5 kg pails and 150 kg drums.
- Samples are available in 0.35 kg cans.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 months
- Storage Conditions
When stored at or below 40°C (104°F) in the original unopened containers, this product has a usable life of 24 months from the date of production.