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Identification & Functionality
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- Composition
Approximately 12% Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer in Isodecyl Neopentanoate.
Features & Benefits
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- Key Attributes
- Clear to slightly translucent crosslinked silicone-organic elastomer gel delivered in a non-volatile organic carrier fluid
- Compatible with a wide range of organic ingredients
- Provides dry smoothness and a silky, powdery, lubricious skin feel
- Improved organic compatibility versus traditional silicone elastomer gels
- Ability to create clear systems with organic components
- Enhances esthetics of anhydrous formulations
- Provides thickening benefits in alcohol-based systems
- Cold processing
Applications & Uses
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- Recommended Applications
- Imparts luxurious, silky, smooth skin feel
- Delivery aid for lipophilic actives, including vitamins and sunscreens
- Rheology modifier in oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions and anhydrous gels
- Can be used in a wide range of personal care products such as skin care, color cosmetics, sun care and hair care
- Recommended Usage
Disperse the oil phase into DOWSIL™ EL-8051 IN Silicone Organic Elastomer Blend using simple mixing. There is no need for post-shearing. This product provides isodecyl neopentanoate which has already been thickened and can provide a novel form of delivery for other formulation components. Thickening of formulations can be achieved using a cold process.
Formulation Tips
- DOWSIL™ EL-8051 IN Silicone Organic Elastomer 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 possible to post-add to emulsions provided the emulsion is viscous enough for the elastomer 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 dispersable in a variety of liquid oils.
- DOWSIL™ EL-8051 IN Silicone Organic Elastomer Blend may be subjected to heat for a short duration.
Processing
DOWSIL™ EL-8051 IN Silicone Organic Elastomer 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-8051 IN Silicone Organic Elastomer Blend out of a drum.
Pump Recommendation
GRACO BULLDOG 10:1 Pump with follower plate. For more information, contact GRACO at graco.com. Note: GRACO offers various models, and other pump manufacturers may offer similar equipment equally capable of processing the material efficiently. Users should work directly with the pump manufacturer to determine the best design for their needs.
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 elastomer blend from point A to point B. Pressure drops due to elevation, frictional losses within the piping, fittings, valves, filters, etc., will need to be considered.
- Flow requirements: Will depend on how quickly the user wishes to transfer the silicone organic elastomer blend from a 208 liter (55 gallon) drum into a vessel.
- Material viscosity in cP (mPa·s) at the application temperature. DOWSIL™ EL-8051 IN Silicone Organic Elastomer 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 and 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.
Clean-Up
Non-polar organic or silicone solvents are recommended for soaking or cleaning equipment.
- Compatibility Chart
Compatibility with Common Cosmetic Ingredients at Several Ratios
Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) DOWSIL™ EL-8051 IN Silicone Organic Elastomer Blend Weight Percent Cosmetic Ingredient: 10% 25% ESTERS: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Clear Hazy Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Clear Hazy Diisopropyl Adipate Clear Clear Isopropyl Myristate Clear Hazy Octylpalmitate Clear Not compatible Isodecyl Neopentanoate Clear Clear FATTY ALCOHOLS/ACIDS: Lauryl Alcohol Clear Hazy Octyldodecanol Clear Not compatible Oleyl Alcohol Clear Not compatible HYDROCARBONS: Isododecane Clear Clear Isohexadecane Clear Clear Isopar L Clear Clear Mineral Oil Clear Not compatible HYDROPHILICS: Water Not compatible Not compatible Ethanol Clear Hazy Propylene Glycol Hazy Not compatible SUNSCREEN ACTIVES: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Clear Hazy Ethylhexyl Salicylate Clear Hazy Homosalate Clear Hazy VEGETABLE OILS: Almond Oil Hazy Not compatible Avocado Oil Hazy Not compatible Castor Oil Cloudy to Opaque Cloudy to Opaque
Jojoba Oil Hazy Not compatible Sesame Oil Hazy Not compatible Sunflower Oil Hazy Not compatible XIAMETER™ MATERIALS: XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Silicone Fluid, 1.5 cSt Clear Clear XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Silicone Fluid, 100 cSt Hazy Not compatible XIAMETER™ PMX-0245 Cyclopentasiloxane Clear Clear XIAMETER™ PMX-1501 Fluid Hazy Hazy XIAMETER™ PMX-1503 Fluid Hazy Hazy DOWSIL™ MATERIALS: DOWSIL™ 2502 Cosmetic Fluid Hazy Not compatible DOWSIL™ 2503 Cosmetic Wax Hazy Cloudy to Opaque
DOWSIL™ 556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid Clear Hazy DOWSIL™ 593 Fluid Hazy Not compatible DOWSIL™ 5562 Carbinol Fluid Clear Clear DOWSIL™ FZ-3196 Fluid Clear Clear
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Crystal clear to slightly translucent gel light amber color free of particulate matter
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Viscosity (at 25°C, Helipath RV TD, Spindle 94, at 2.5 rpm) | 350,000 - 575,000 | mm²/s | Corporate Test Method 0050 |
| Flash Point | 90 | °C | Open cup |
| Flash Point | 90.0 | °C | Open cup |
| Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Content | max. 0.1 | % | — |
| Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) Content | max. 0.1 | % | — |
| Non-Volatile Content | 100 | % | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
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Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
This product is available in 15 kg pails and 165 kg drums. Samples are available in 0.3 kg tubs.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 Months
- Usable Life and Storage
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.