DOWSIL(TM) 556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid
- INCI Name
- Phenyl Trimethicone
DOWSIL(TM) 556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid is a phenyl functionalized siloxane polymer with uses in a wide range of cosmetic formulations. It provides non-oily, easy to spread emolliency in skin and sun care applications; shine, softness, and better manageability in hair care; and improved dispersibility of pigments color cosmetic applications. DOWSIL(TM) 556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid also has good compatibility with many cosmetic ingredients, including non-silicone ingredients.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- AP/Deo
- Color Cosmetics
- Hair Care
- Sun Care
Product Families
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Solvents & Carriers
- Visual Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- DOWSIL(TM)
- Functions
- Gloss Enhancer, SPF Booster, Water Repellent
- 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; 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; 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
- Ingredient Origin
- Non-Animal Origin, Synthetic
- Non-Animal Origin
- Synthetic
- Certifications & Compliance
Directive 2011/65/EC amended through EU/2015/863 (RoHS), EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant, Halal, REACH (Europe), SVHC Compliant
- Markets
- Personal Care
- PACKAGING
This product is available in 18 kg pails and 200 kg drums.; Samples are available in 500 ml bottles.
- Appearance
- Colorless liquid
- Shelf LIfe
- 30 months
- Limitations
This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses.
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Application Format
- Creams
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Rinse Off
- Roll On
- Spray
- Storage Condition
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.
- Chemical Inventories
- AIIC (Australia)
- DSL (Canada)
- EINECS (EU)
- ENCS (Japan)
- IECSC (China)
- KECI (Korea)
- NZIoC (New Zealand)
- PICCS (Phillipines)
- Handling Precautions
This product is not recommended for use in aerosol applications.
- Sun Care Applications
- Suntan Lotion
- Suntan Spray
- Hair Care
- Hair Conditioner
- Hair Spray
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Cream
- Body Lotion
- Pre-Shave Lotion
Technical data
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5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
