Cosmetics & Personal care

DOWSIL™ MQ-1600 Resin

DOWSIL™ MQ-1600 Resin is a film former suitable for cosmetic applications. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:It is 100% trimethylsiloxysilicate resinProvides excellent transfer and wash-off resistanceIt also enhances SPF wash-off resistanceIt is easy to use due to flake delivery form and provides ease of formulationIt is long-lasting and solvent-free Imparts non-tacky feel when driedExhibits sebum resistanceCompatible with silicone and organic carriersTypical Applications:Recommended for color cosmetics, skin care and sun care applications. 

XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 5 cst

XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 5 cst is an emollient and non-volatile carrier suitable for cosmetic applications. Benefits:It is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid with excellent spreading characteristicsIt is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless and non-greasyContains trace amount of impuritiesPossesses high water repellency, shearability without breakdown and compressibilityIt has low surface tension, low vapor pressure and low fire hazard and reactivityOffers good heat stability, leveling and easy ruboutIt is non-toxic and soluble in a wide range of solventsProvides soft feel and subtle skin lubricityIt leaves no residue or buildupTypical Applications:Recommended for personal care products such as antiperspirants, deodorants, hair sprays, cleansing creams, skin creams, lotions, bath oils, suntan products and nail polishes.

XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 2 cst

XIAMETER™ PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 2 cst is an emollient and volatile carrier suitable for cosmetic applications. Benefits:It is a polydimethylsiloxane fluidIt has excellent spreading and unique volatility characteristicsIt is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless and non-greasyExhibits low heat of vaporizationIt has an appreciable vapor pressure at ambient temperaturePossesses high water repellency, shearability without breakdown and compressibilityIt has low surface tension and low reactivityOffers good heat stability, leveling and easy ruboutSoluble in a wide range of solventsCompatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredientsProvides non-greasy feel, transient effect, soft feel and subtle skin lubricity It leaves no residue or buildup Typical Applications:Recommended for personal care products such as hair sprays, cleansing creams, skin creams, lotions, bath oils, suntan products and nail polishes. It is also suitable for antiperspirants and deodorants.

XIAMETER™ MEM-0949 Emulsion

XIAMETER™ MEM-0949 Emulsion is a conditioning agent suitable for hair care applications.Benefits:It is a is a 35% cationic emulsion of an amine-functional silicone polymerProvides easy formulation and good dilution stabilityTypical Applications:Recommended for shampoos, conditioners, styling aids and hair colorants.

DOWSIL™ 8500 Conditioning Agent

DOWSIL™ 8500 is a conditioning agent suitable for cosmetic applications. Shelf life: 18 months.Benefits:It is an amino functional siloxane polymerOffers low yellowing and partial compatibility with ethanolIt can be used for clear and opaque productsFree-from animal-derived and vegetable- derived ingredientsProvides excellent compatibility with cyclopentasiloxane and isododecaneOffers superior conditioning, color protection and easy to formulateIt is both hot and cold processableIt can be added at the beginning or the end of formulation processIt is easy to microemulsify and does not require any solubilizer or suspending agentIt also provides smooth feel with strong wet and dry detanglingGMO-, emulsifiers- and preservatives-freeTypical Applications:Recommended for clear and opaque conditioning shampoos, colorants (semi-permanent and permanent) and leave-in conditioners (detanglers, anhydrous serums, hair masks, mousses, etc). It is also suitable for anhydrous systems (fixatives, leave on, etc) and aqueous systems (rinse-off conditioners).

ACULYN™ 33 Rheology Modifier

ACULYN™ 33 Rheology Modifier is a cost-effective thickener and particulate suspending agent.  Acts as a stabilizer for emulsifier-free emulsions.Benefits:It is an alkali-swellable anionic acrylic polymer emulsion (ASE)Lightly crosslinked to impart a short pseudoplastic flowParticularly suited for formulations containing polar solvents and to stabilize suspensionsExhibits unique ease of use, wide compatibility, cost effectiveness and favorable balance of rheological propertiesIt is a cold-processable liquid that instantaneously thickens upon neutralization providing ease of handling and increased manufacturing efficiencyCompatible with peroxide and other oxidizing agents, electrolytes, polar solvents and zinc pyrithioneIt has a well-established toxicological profile and is safe in normal useIt is a non-hygroscopic, particulate suspension and is stable in highly alkaline systemsExhibits short flow, divalent ion tolerance, excellent viscosity stability, flat pH/viscosity response and excellent high shear stability with lack of odorOffers little viscosity drift and no preparation is neededAllows for use of continuous production processes with use of in-line static mixersPermits stable formulations with particulatesIt has ability to stabilize suspensions and is less sensitive to water hardnessDoes not promote or support contaminationIt is mild, soft, non-greasy and non-stickyProvides no watery feel upon skin contact and flexibility in choice of preservative systemProvides improved pickup properties and allows formulation of spreadable lotion products that flow readily from the containerSupported by comprehensive environmental, health and safety dataIt is also suitable for stable and viscous formulationTypical Applications:Recommended for astringents, cleansers, depilatories, lotions (body, cleansing, hand), makeup creams & lotions, opaque and pearlescent shampoos, peroxide-containing formulations (hair dyes, hand disinfectants, permanent wave neutralizers and solvent gel.

ACULYN™ 38 Polymer

ACULYN™ 38 Polymer is a rheology modifier and suspending agent suitable for various skin and hair care applications.Benefits:It is an alkali-swellable anionic acrylic polymer emulsion (ASE)Lightly crosslinked to impart a short pseudoplastic flowIt is a cold-processable liquid that instantaneously thickens upon neutralization providing ease of handling and increased manufacturing efficiencyIt is stable in the presence of sodium chloride and two common conditioning agents, Polyquaternium-7 and Polyquaternium-10 as well as polar solvents and zinc pyrithioneIt is articulate suspension with a well-established toxicological profile and is safe for useStable in highly alkaline systems and compatible with polar solventsExhibits short flow, divalent ion tolerance, excellent viscosity stability, flat pH/viscosity response and excellent high shear stabilityIt is non-hygroscopic, easy to handle with lack of odor and little viscosity driftYields clear gels and no predisolution is necessaryPermits stable formulations with particulatesAllows formulation of spreadable lotion products that flow readily from the containerSuitable for continuous production processes with use of in-line static mixersIt has ability to stabilize suspensions and is less sensitive to water hardnessDoes not promote or support contaminationIt is mild, soft, non-greasy and non-stickyProvides no watery feel upon skin contactOffers flexibility in choice of preservative system and improved pickup propertiesSupported by comprehensive environmental, health and safety dataPreservative-, irradiation- and BSE/TSE-freeComplies with cosmetic regulation (EC) No 1223/2009Typical Applications:Recommended for anti-dandruff shampoos and conditioning shampoos. It is also suitable for body washes and shower gels.

DOWSIL™ CE-1785 BA Emulsion

DOWSIL™ CE-1785 BA Emulsion is a conditioner. It is a 60% anionic emulsion of a high molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane.Benefits:Offers superior wet and dry combing benefitsProvides excellent detangling and sensory benefitsDoes not impact foam propertiesImproves hair slipperiness and softnessTypical Applications:Recommended for 2-in-1 shampoos and conditioner products.