Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Elastomer Gel Key Benefits
- Moderately volatile elastomer dispersion in Dimethicone and Caprylyl Methicone
- Caprylyl Methicone is a C8-alkyl modified siloxane fluid consisting of a long hydrocarbon radical
- Allows for increased compatibility with organic materials
- Acts as co-solubilizer between silicones and organics
- Provides enhanced esthetics to formulations
- Delivers excellent non-tacky, non-oily, smooth characteristics
- Stable delivery vehicle for active materials
- Elastomer network offers sebum absorption and control
- Transformation into matte appearance with powdery after feel
- Various carriers provide different skin feel, playtime, and formula performance
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Sun Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Formulations Guidelines
- Can be formulated into oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions and anhydrous systems
- Dispersible in a variety of oils
- Add to the oil phase of all emulsion types
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Translucent gel
- Physical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Non-Volatile Matter (165°C, 1.5g, 3hrs, Air Convection Oven) | 22.00 - 28.00 | wt% | — |
Viscosity at Amorphous State (at 25°C, Brookfield DV-I+, Spindle TE, 0.3rpm, 1.0min,measured right after mixing) | 200,000 - 600,000 | cPs | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
18kg pail and 180kg drum