XIAMETER(TM) - MEM-1352 Emulsion - Dow - C12-15 Pareth-3

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name: C12-15 Pareth-3,
Dimethicone,
Laureth-23
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Conditioner,
Emollient
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Conditioning,
Creamy Texture,
Dry Feel,
Emolliency,
Foam Stability,
Gloss,
Good Dry Combing,
Good Wet Combing,
Hair Conditioning,
Hair Protection,
Imparts Lubricity,
Moisturizing,
Sensory Enhancement,
Shine & Radiance,
Silky Feel,
Smooth Feel,
Smoothing,
Soft Feel,
Spreadability,
Suppleness
Labeling Claims: Buy Now,
Nanomaterials-free,
Non-GMO,
Not Tested on Animals,
Vegan
Key Attributes: Strong conditioning performance.

Excellent dry combing.

Enhance shine and gloss.

Leaves hair feeling soft and smooth.

Soft, creamy foam.

Improved spreading.

Provides moisture and smooth skin feel.

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
Application Format: Gel,
Leave On,
Rinse Off
Bath & Shower Applications: Body Wash,
Shower Gels
Hair Care Applications: Hair Conditioner,
Shampoos & Rinses
Recommended Applications: XIAMETER™ MEM-1352 Emulsion is a useful conditioning additive for personal care products:

In shampoos, it provides strong conditioning performance. It improves wet and dry combing, acting to protect damaged and permed hair. It also adds shine and a nice soft feel to the hair. In rinse or leave-in conditioners, it adds gloss and lubricity to the hair shaft.

In mixed based and surfactant based shower gels, it is an excellent emollient. It provides a creamy foam, leaves the skin more supple, and provides a moistured, soft, silky and smooth after feel.

Commercial use of this product is limited to applications not regulated by TSCA.
Usage: XIAMETER™ MEM-1352 Emulsion is water dilutable, making it easy to formulate with. The recommended concentration level is 1 to 5%. It is best to add the product below 45°C (113°F) in order to minimize risk of emulsion instability.

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Silicone Content	60.0	wt %	—
Suitable Diluent	Water	—	—
Emulsifier Type	Non-ionic	—	—
pH	4.0 - 6.0	—	Corporate Test Method 0007
Non Volatile Content (2g, at 105°C, 2h, Al Cup, forced draft)	61.0 - 67.0	%	Corporate Test Method 0208
Stability Centrifuge (Cream)	Pass	—	Corporate Test Method 0258A
Stability Centrifuge (Settling)	Pass	—	Corporate Test Method 0258A
Stability Centrifuge (Surface Oil)	Pass	—	Corporate Test Method 0258A
Stability Centrifuge (Contamination)	Pass	—	Corporate Test Method 0258A
Particle Size	max. 1	µm	—

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Microbiological Evaluation TVC	max. 10	CFU/mL	Corporate Test Method 0219C
Microbiological Evaluation Y/M	max. 10	CFU/mL	Corporate Test Method 0219C

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 360 Days
Usable Life and Storage: Product should be stored at or below 32°C (90°F) in original, unopened containers.

XIAMETER(TM) MEM-1352 Emulsion