Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Composition
40% polymer in isododecane
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Key Attributes
- Film former
- Compatibility with organic sunscreens, pigments and cosmetic ingredients
- Additive in color cosmetics
- Durable foundation with comfort to wear
- Lipstick with long lasting, non-transfer and comfort properties
- Wash off resistance
- Sebum resistance and reduction
- Non-occlusive
- Flexible hold with bounce
- Product Attributes for Skin Care and Color Cosmetics Applications
- Permeable to semi-occlusive
- Uniform and continuous
- Long-lasting and removable
- Comfort and sensory attributes
Formulator Advantages
- Multiple film-forming technologies available for greater versatility
- Multiple carriers available for greater formulation and manufacturingprocess flexibility
- Good compatibility with common cosmetic ingredients, allowing incorporation in common product types, such as face care, sun care and color cosmetics
Consumer Advantages
- Use of non-occlusive materials to preserve skin health and breathability
- Variable film flexibility for wearing comfort and enjoyment
- High sebum and water repellency as well as high rub-off resistance properties to provide outstanding long-lasting benefits and a rewarding daily skin-care experience
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Recommended Applications
Personal care applications including color cosmetic, sun care and hair care
- Usage
This is a low viscosity fluid that is easily incorporated into a variety of personal care formulations.
Formulation Tips
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).
- Compatibility Chart
Compatibilities with common cosmetic ingredients.
Ratio of DOWSIL™ FA 4002 ID Silicone Acrylate: other material 1/9 5/5 9/1 Esters C12-15 alkyl benzoate Compatible Compatible Compatible Caprilic/capric triglycerides Miscible Compatible Compatible Coco-caprylate/caprate Miscible Compatible Compatible Isopropyl isostearate Compatible Compatible Compatible Isopropyl myristate Compatible Compatible Compatible Isopropyl palmitate Compatible Compatible Compatible Octylpalmitate Miscible Compatible Compatible Octylstearate Miscible Compatible Compatible Fatty alcohols/acids Octyldodecanol Miscible Miscible Compatible Oleyl alcohol Miscible Miscible Compatible Candelilla wax Not compatible Not compatible Compatible Glycerides Glyceryl trioctanoate Compatible Compatible Compatible Hydrocarbons Mineral oil Miscible Compatible Compatible Synthetic polymer Polyethylene Compatible Compatible Compatible Hydrophilics Ethanol absolute 98% Not compatible Compatible Compatible Propylene glycol Miscible Compatible Compatible Sunscreen agents Ethylhexyl dimethyl PABA Miscible Miscible Compatible Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Compatible Compatible Compatible Vegetable oils Castor oil Compatible Compatible Compatible Jojoba oil Compatible Miscible Compatible Lanolin oil Compatible Compatible Compatible Sunflower oil Compatible Compatible Compatible DOWSIL™ Materials DOWSIL™ 556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid Compatible Compatible Compatible DOWSIL™ 593 Fluid Not compatible Miscible Not compatible DOWSIL™ 2502 Cosmetic Fluid Not compatible Not compatible Compatible DOWSIL™ 9040 Silicone Compatible Compatible Compatible XIAMETER™ Materials XIAMETER™ PMX-200/10 Silicone cSt Miscible Miscible Compatible XIAMETER™ PMX-200/350 Silicone cSt. Miscible Miscible Miscible XIAMETER™ PMX-1401 Fluid Miscible Miscible Miscible XIAMETER™ PMX-1413 Fluid Miscible Miscible Miscible XIAMETER™ PMX-1501 Fluid Miscible Miscible Miscible XIAMETER™ PMX-1503 Fluid Miscible Miscible Miscible
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear to slightly hazy
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 150 | mm²/s | Corporate Test Method 004A |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 150.0 | mm²/s | Corporate Test Method 004A |
| Refractive Index (at 25°C) | 1.43 | — | Corporate Test Method 0002 |
| Non Volatile Content (1g, at 150°C, 3 hours) | 40 | % | Corporate Test Method 0208 |
| Non Volatile Content (1g, at 150°C, 3 hours) | 40.0 | % | Corporate Test Method 0208 |
| Flash Point | 40 | °C | Corporate Test Method 0006, Open cup |
| Flash Point | 40.0 | °C | Corporate Test Method 0006, Open cup |
| Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Content | max. 0.1 | % | — |
| Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) Content | max. 0.1 | % | — |
| Silicone Content | 40 | % | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Technical Details
Evaporation profile of solvents - cyclopentasiloxane and isododecane
Foundation durability to evidence resistance of silicone acrylate copolymer compared to an MQ resin blend and a leading commercial product.
Lipstick wear ability to evidence long lasting and comfort properties of silicone acrylate copolymer compared to an MQ resin blend and a leading commercial product.
- Technical Data - Rub-off Resistance
Resistance to rub-off of a film coated on VITRO-SKIN. Resistance measured by XRF after friction cycles using washability tester/felt band. Higher % value indicates greater resistance to rub-off.
- Skin Protection for the Urban Consumer - Preventive Approach
Silicones can form a film at the skin surface and shield it from environmental stressors by limiting the adhesion of pollution particles on skin and by reducing the cutaneous damage induced by pollutants such as ozone and cigarette smoke. See the difference adding DOWSIL(TM) FA 4002 ID Silicone Acrylate can make in reducing particulate adhesion.
Secret Shell formulation with 5% Dow silicone acrylate technology, CPF 1909 (in vitro testing on collagen substrate)
Secret Shell formulation with 10.5% Dow silicone acrylate technology, CPF 2287 (in vivo testing on panelist forearm)
- Skin Tightening with Comfort
A sensory panel evaluated DOWSIL(TM) MQ-1640 Flake Resin and DOWSIL(TM) FA 4002 ID Silicone Acrylate at 3% use levels in hydrogel formulations. A paired comparison test was used to assess each silicone. In both cases, the control offered instant tightening, but no lasting tightening sensation. In their respective formulations, the silicone materials provided instant as well as lasting tightening. Panelists also noted low tackiness and residue for silicone acrylate solution, along with an invisible film on the skin.
The addition of a small amount of DOWSIL(TM) HMW 2220 NonIonic Emulsion significantly improved the sensory profile with no impact on the skin tightening performance in combination with both silicone acrylates and resin film-formers.(Figure 1)
The tightening effect noted in sensory evaluations was confirmed with a Cutometer.
In Figure 2, the combination of silicone acrylate or silicone flake resin with the high molecular weight non-ionic emulsion shows a decrease in R0, which reflects an increase in skin firmness, then a tightening benefit.
As a complement to the series of laboratory tests, an in-use test was carried out with the help of 57 Dow employees who served as panelists. The female and male participants ranged in age from 20 to 70 and had typical Caucasian skin types. Two hydrogels were tested: one containing DOWSIL(TM) MQ-1640 Flake Resin (3%) and DOWSIL(TM) EP-9801 Hydro Cosmetic Powder (3%), and the second containing DOWSIL(TM) FA 4002 ID Silicone Acrylate (3%) and DOWSIL(TM) HMW 2220 Non-Ionic Emulsion (0.3%).
For both hydrogels, panelists confirmed the following findings of
the earlier evaluations:- They provided instant and lasting tightening.
- The formulations were comfortable to wear, with a tightening sensation on skin.
- There was a positive impact on wrinkle attenuation.
- The products left an invisible film on skin.
Figure 1: Hydrogel formulation with silicone resin for skin tightening and emulsion of high molecular weight silicone for sensory enhancement.
Figure 2: Cutometer results from hydrogel formulations.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
This product is available in 150 kg drums and 15 kg pails. Samples are available in 500 g bottles.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 Months
- Handling Precautions
Isododecane may cause skin irritation upon repeated and prolonged exposures. Proper dilution of this product into consumer personal care end products is recommended.
- Usable Life and Storage
When stored at or below 32°C in the original unopened containers, this product has a usable life of 24 months from the date of production.
- 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.