Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Performance
- High mattifying elastomer dispersion in Dimethicone and Isododecane
- Low cyclics (D4, D5, D6) content
- 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
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Application Format
- Sun Care Applications
- Formulations
- 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
- Particularly useful where a strong mattifying effect is desired
- 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 | |
| Viscosity at Amorphous State (at 25°C) | 420,000 - 700,000 | cPs | Brookfield DV-I+, Spindle TE, 0.3rpm, 1.0min |
| Non-Volatile Matter (165°C, 2.0g, 3hrs, Air Convection Oven) | 19.00 - 24.00 | wt% | — |
| Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Content | max. 1,000 | ppm | — |
| Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) Content | max. 1,000 | ppm | — |
| Cyclohexasiloxane (D6) Content | max. 1,000 | ppm | — |
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 3 years