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Identification & Functionality
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- Composition
Approximately 16.5% Dimethicone/ Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer in Isohexadecane
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
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- Features
- 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, lubricious skin feel
- Improved organic compatibility versus traditional silicone elastomer gels
- Ability to create clear systems with organic components
- Enhances aesthetics of anhydrous formulations
- Provides thickening benefits in alcohol-based systems
- Cold processing
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Sun Care Applications
- Applications
- Imparts light, silky, lubricious skin feel
- Delivery aid for lipophilic actives, including 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, and sun care
- Usage Instruction
Disperse the oil phase into DOWSIL™ EL-8052 IH Silicone Organic Elastomer Blend using simple mixing. There is no need for post-shearing. This elastomer material contains isohexadecane which provides compatibility and a novel form of delivery of other formulation components. Thickening of formulations can be achieved using a cold process.
Formulation tips:
DOWSIL™ EL-8052 IH 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 dispersible in a variety of liquid oils.
- DOWSIL™ EL-8052 IH Silicone Organic Elastomer Blend may be subjected to heat for a short duration.
Processing:
DOWSIL™ EL-8052 IH 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-8052 IH 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 at the application temperature: DOWSIL™ EL-8052 IH 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 part: 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:
Non-polar organic or silicone solvents are recommended for soaking or cleaning equipment.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear to translucent, light amber to, yellow, no significant particulate
- Odor
- Slight characteristic
- Typical Properties
- Compatibility with Common Cosmetic Ingredients at Several Ratios
Weight Percent Cosmetic Ingredient: 10% 25% Esters: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C C Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride C C Diisopropyl Adipate C C Isopropyl Myristate C C Octylpalmitate C H Isodecyl Neopentanoate C C Fatty Alcohols/acids: Lauryl Alcohol C NC Octyldodecanol C H Oleyl Alcohol C H Hydrocarbons: Isododecane C C Isohexadecane C H Isopar L C C Mineral Oil C NC Hydrophilics: Water NC NC Ethanol C C Propylene Glycol H NC Sunscreen Actives: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate C C Ethylhexyl Salicylate C C Homosalate C C Vegetable Oils: Almond Oil C NC Avocado Oil H NC Castor Oil O O Jojoba Oil H NC Sesame Oil H H Sunflower Oil C H XIAMETER™ Materials: XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 1.5 cSt C C XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 100 cSt NC NC XIAMETER™ PMX-0245 Cyclopentasiloxane C C XIAMETER™ PMX-1501 Fluid C H XIAMETER™ PMX-1503 Fluid C H DOWSIL™ Materials: DOWSIL™ 2502 Cosmetic Fluid NC NC DOWSIL™ 2503 Cosmetic Wax NC NC DOWSIL™ 556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid C C DOWSIL™ 593 Fluid C NC DOWSIL™ 5562 Carbinol Fluid C C DOWSIL™ FZ-3196 Fluid C C C = Clear; H = Hazy; O = Cloudy to Opaque; NC = Not Compatible
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Viscosity (at 2.5 rpm, Helipath RV TD Spindle 94) | 350000 - 575000 | cP | CTM0050 |
| Non Volatile Content (2g, 105°C, 3h/Al Cup, forced draft) | 16.00 - 17.50 | % | CTM0208 |
| Heavy Metals (dithizone) | max. 20 | ppm | — |
| Arsenic Content | max. 2 | ppm | — |
| Flash Point | min. 100 | °C | — |
| Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Content | max. 0.1 | % | — |
| Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) Content | max. 0.1 | % | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
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Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
Available in 14 kg pails and 155 kg drums.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 720 Days
- Storage Condition
When stored at or below 40°C in the original unopened containers, this product has a usable life of 24 months from the date of production.