DOWSIL(TM) 556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Phenyl Trimethicone

Ingredient Origin

Non-Animal Origin,

Synthetic

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Gloss Enhancer,

SPF Booster,

Water Repellent

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Solvents & Carriers,

Visual Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Compatibility,

Emulsifying,

Gloss Enhancement,

Good Color Retention,

Good Dry Combing,

Good Oxidative Stability,

Hair Conditioning,

Hair Softening,

Manageability,

Non-Oily Feel,

Non-Staining,

Non-Tacky,

Reduces Stickiness,

SPF Enhancement,

Sensory Enhancement,

Shine & Radiance,

Spreadability,

Wash Off Resistance,

White Residue Reduction

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free,

Animal Products-free,

BSE-free,

CMR Substances-free,

Endocrine Disruptor-free,

Halal,

Irradiation-free,

Nanomaterials-free,

Non-Carcinogenic,

Non-GMO,

Non-Mutagenic,

Non-Toxic,

Not Listed In California Proposition 65,

Palm Oil-free,

Porcine-free,

Preservative-free,

TSE-free,

Vegan

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

AP/Deo,

Color Cosmetics,

Hair Care,

Sun Care

Application Format

Creams,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Rinse Off,

Roll On,

Spray

Hair Care Applications

Hair Conditioner,

Hair Spray

Skin Care Applications

Body Cream,

Body Lotion,

Pre-Shave Lotion

Sun Care Applications

Suntan Lotion,

Suntan Spray

Applications

• Used as a water repellent additive and to reduce the tackiness and stickiness of organic ingredients in formulations such as:
  • Skin lotions and creams
  • Suntan lotions and non-aerosol sprays
  • Pre-shave lotions
• Used as a hair gloss agent in non-aerosol hair sprays, conditioners and grooming aids

Application Information

• DOWSIL(TM) 556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid is easy to emulsify with standard emulsifiers by common techniques.
• Solubility - DOWSIL(TM) 556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid is extremely soluble in 95% ethanol at room temperature. At temperatures as low as 4°C, up to 50% by weight of this fluid can be dissolved in 95% ethanol.

Limitations

This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Colorless liquid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Viscosity (at 25°C)	22.5	mm²/s	-
Specific Gravity (at 25° C/15.6°C)	0.98	-	-
Refractive Index (at 25°C)	1.46	-	-
Flash Point (Closed cup)	min. 100	°C	-
Acid Number	0.1	mg KOH/g	-

Compatibility

Type of Material	DOWSIL(TM) 556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid
Water	Incompatible¹
Alcohols
Ethanol (95%)	Compatible
Ethanol (70%)	Incompatible
Isopropanol (99%)	Compatible
Isopropanol (70%)	Incompatible
Stearyl alcohol	Compatible
Solvents and Propellants
Aliphatic solvents	Compatible
Cosmetic Materials
Beeswax	Compatible
Lanolin	Compatible
Mineral oil	Compatible
Paraffin wax	Compatible
Petrolatum	Compatible
Isopropyl myristate	Compatible
Glycerol	Incompatible

Note:

• ¹Fluids can be emulsified if water dispersibility is desired.
• Proportions tested 10:1, 1:1 and 1:10.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Directive 2011/65/EC amended through EU/2015/863 (RoHS),

EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant,

Halal,

REACH (Europe),

SVHC Compliant

Chemical Inventories

AIIC (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

EINECS (EU),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

KECI (Korea),

NZIoC (New Zealand),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TCSI (Taiwan),

TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability

• Africa
• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• Latin America
• North America

Packaging

• This product is available in 18 kg pails and 200 kg drums.
• Samples are available in 500 ml bottles.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

30 months

Handling Precautions

This product is not recommended for use in aerosol applications.

Storage Conditions

When stored at or below 35°C in the original unopened containers, this product has a usable life of 30 months from the date of production.