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Identification & Functionality
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Composition
Approximately 14 weight percent polymer in a volatile fluid (Dimethicone, 2.0 cSt)
Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Applications
- Can be used in a wide range of personal care products such as skin care, color cosmetics, and hair care.
- Rheology and texture modifier in oil-in-water, water-in-oil emulsions and anhydrous gels.
- How to Use
To incorporate DOWSIL™ EL 9081 Silicone Elastomer Blend into a formula, it should be combined with the oil or silicone phase. Disperse the oil into DOWSIL™ EL 9081 Silicone
Elastomer Blend using simple mixing to achieve a uniform dispersion. It is important for the elastomer blend to be uniformly dispersed in the oil/silicone phase before proceeding.The viscosity of DOWSIL™ EL 9081 Silicone Elastomer Blend decreases as it is diluted with other oils. Figure 1 illustrates this effect when XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Fluid, 2.0 cSt (Dimethicone) is used as the diluent.
- Formulation Tips
DOWSIL™ EL-9081 Silicone 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 formulations.
- For ease of use, its viscosity may be reduced by blending with low viscosity fluids.
- It is dispersible in a variety of liquid oils, as referenced in the compatibility chart in Table 1.
- Because the elastomer is stable, DOWSIL™ EL-9081 Silicone Elastomer 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 volatile carrier from volatilizing; the vessel should be inerted at temperatures over 60°C (140°F).
Table 1: Compatibility with common cosmetic ingredients at 75%
Wt.% DOWSIL™ EL-9081 Silicone Elastomer Blend: 75 Esters C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate H Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride H Isodecyl Neopentanoate C Hydrocarbons Isododecane C Isohexadecane C Mineral Oil C Hydrophilics Ethanol NC PPG-15 Stearyl Ether O/SC Sunscreens Ethylhexyl Salicylate C Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate O/SC Vegetable Oils Sunflower Oil O/SC Silicone Fluids Phenyl Trimethicone (DOWSIL™ 556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid) C Bis-hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone (DOWSIL™ 5562 Carbinol Fluid) C Cyclopentasiloxane (XIAMETER™ PMX-0245 Fluid) C C = is Clear to Slight Haze; H = Hazy; O = Cloudy to Opaque; SC = Slightly Compatible; NC = Not Compatible
DOWSIL™ EL-9081 Silicone Elastomer Blend has compatibility with some organic oils.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear to translucent gel
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Cyclohexasiloxane Content | max. 0.1 | % | — |
| Non Volatile Content (2g/150°C/3h/Al Cup, Forced draft) | 13.55 - 15.05 | % | CTM0208 |
| Cyclopentasiloxane Content | max. 0.1 | % | — |
| Cyclotetrasiloxane Content | max. 0.1 | % | — |
| Non-Volatile Content | approx.14 | % | Corporate Test Method 0208C |
| Viscosity | 200,000 - 500,000 | cP | Corporate Test Method 0050 |
| Flash Point | 98.5 | °C | Closed cup |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Limitations
This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses.
Safety & Health
- Health and Environmental Information
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Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Handling Precautions
Product safety information required for safe use is not included in this document. Before handling, read product and safety data sheets and container labels for safe use, physical and health hazard information. The safety data sheet is available on the dow website at dow.Com, or from your dow sales application engineer, or distributor, or by calling dow customer service.
- Disposal Considerations
Dispose in accordance with all local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. Empty containers may contain hazardous residues. This material and its container must be
disposed in a safe and legal manner.
It is the user’s responsibility to verify that treatment and disposal procedures comply with local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. Contact your Dow Technical Representative for more information.