Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Elastomer Gel Key Benefits
- Volatile elastomer dispersion in Dimethicone (2cSt)
- Low cyclic contents (D4, D5 & D6)
- 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
- Formulation Guidelines
- Can be formulated into oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions and anhydrous systems
- Applications include (but are not limited to) skincare, color cosmetic, sun care and hair care formulations
- Dispersible in a variety of oils
- Add to the oil phase of all emulsion types
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Translucent gel
- Odor
- Characteristic odor
- Physical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) Content | max. 1000 | ppm | — |
Cyclohexasiloxane (D6) Content | max. 1000 | ppm | — |
Viscosity at Amorphous State (25°C, Brookfield DV-I+, Spindle TE, 0.3rpm, 1.0min, Measured right after mixing) | 400,000 – 800,000 | cps | — |
Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Content | max. 1000 | ppm | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
16kg pail and 180kg drum