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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Highlights
- Easy to formulate into hair treatment products
- Dilutable in water
- Reduced combing time on wet hair
- Does not give a heavy effect on dried hair
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Hair Care Applications
- Applications
- A very good conditioning additive especially when formulated into leave-on and styling products
- Can be used to formulate other types of products such as perms and colorants
- Conditioning agent
- Compatibility
XIAMETER MEM-0949 Emulsion can be formulated into systems containing different types of surfactants: anionic, cationic and non-ionic.
- Application Information
To optimize the dispersion of XIAMETER MEM-0949 Emulsion into the final formulation, it is recommended to add it slowly at the end of the procedure at a temperature below 40°C (104°F) with continuous mixing or stirring. Recommended use levels for conditioners is 5% and styling products 0.5 to 5.0%.
ATTENTION: Sample formulations are provided for illustrative purposes only. Dow does not warrant their merchantability, fitness for use, performance, efficacy, safety or freedom from patent infringement. They are not commercial formulations and have not been subjected to extensive testing. It is your responsibility to thoroughly test any formulation before use.
- Limitations
This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Uniform, free flowing, white liquid
- Typical Properties
- Microbiological Values
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Amine Values | 0.0700 - 0.0950 | meq/g | CTM0094, Potentiometric |
Silicone Content | 35.0 | %w/w | — |
pH (at 25°C) | 7.00 - 8.50 | — | CTM0007 |
Viscosity (at 25°C) | 5.0 | mm²/s | — |
Emulsifier Type | Cationic | — | — |
Non Volatile Content (Microwave, 6min/100% power) | 33.00 - 37.00 | % | CTM0862 |
Suitable Diluent | Water | — | — |
Contamination, Stability Centrifuge, Type B | 0.0 - 0.1 | % | CTM0258A |
Cream, Stability Centrifuge, Type B | 0.0 - 0.1 | % | CTM0258A |
Surface Oil, Stability Centrifuge, Type B | 0.0 - 0.1 | % | CTM0258A |
Settling, Stability Centrifuge, Type B | 0.0 - 0.1 | % | CTM0258A |
Amino Potentiometric | 0.0700 - 0.0950 | meq/g | CTM0927 |
Microbiological Evaluation Bacteria | max. 10 | CFU/mL | CTM0219C |
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Total Viable Count | max. 10 | CFU/mL | CTM0219C |
Yeast and Mould Count | max. 10 | CFU/mL | CTM0219C |
Bacteria | max. 10 | CFU/mL | CTM0219C |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Technical Data
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Figure: Instron® wet combing evaluation – 1mg silicone applied to 2g hair tress.
- Conditioning Benefits
The conditioning benefits of XIAMETER MEM-0949 Emulsion have been demonstrated on the diluted product. Results are shown in Figure 1. In addition, XIAMETER MEM-0949 Emulsion does not give a heavy effect on dried hair as demonstrated in Figure 2 via the curl retention test.
Figure 1: Wet combing: 6% XIAMETER MEM-0949 Emulsion in water.
Figure 2: Curl retention test : 6% XIAMETER MEM-0949 Emulsion in water.
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 540 days
- Storage Information
Product should be stored at or below 32°C (89.6°F) in original, unopened containers. This product is susceptible to microbial contamination. Please use appropriate storage and handling procedures to prevent contamination.