DOWSIL(TM) EL-9048 Silicone Elastomer Blend
- INCI Name
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
DOWSIL(TM) EL-9048 Silicone Elastomer Blend is a mixture of crosslinked silicone elastomer in cyclopentasiloxane. It provides dry smoothness, quick absorption, and a light silky feel on the skin. This elastomer blend has been designed to not give a balling effect when rubbed on the skin. DOWSIL™ 9045 Silicone Elastomer Blend can also be used as a thickening agent in water-in-oil and water-in-silicone formulations.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Gel
Product families
Applications
- Color Cosmetics
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
Product Families
- Rheology Modifiers
- Sensory Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- DOWSIL(TM)
- Functions
- Sensory Additive, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
- Benefit Claims
Dry Feel, Ease of Formulation, Good Rheological Properties, Improved Texture, Light Feel, Long Lasting Fragrance Release, Mattifying Effect, Non-Greasy Feel, Non-Tacky, Powdery Feel, Rapid Absorption, Sensory Enhancement, Smooth Feel; Dry Feel; Ease of Formulation; Good Rheological Properties; Improved Texture; Light Feel; Long Lasting Fragrance Release; Mattifying Effect; Non-Greasy Feel; Non-Tacky; Powdery Feel; Rapid Absorption; Sensory Enhancement; Smooth Feel
- Labeling Claims
Allergen-free, Animal Products-free, BSE-free, Buy Now, CMR Substances-free, Endocrine Disruptor-free, Halal, Irradiation-free, Nanomaterials-free, Non-GMO, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Not Tested on Animals, Palm Oil-free, Porcine-free, SVHC Chemicals-free, Solvent-free, TSE-free, Vegan; Allergen-free; Animal Products-free; BSE-free; Buy Now; CMR Substances-free; Endocrine Disruptor-free; Halal; Irradiation-free; Nanomaterials-free; Non-GMO; Not Listed In California Proposition 65; Not Tested on Animals; Palm Oil-free; Porcine-free; SVHC Chemicals-free; Solvent-free; TSE-free; Vegan
- Certifications & Compliance
EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant, Halal, REACH (Europe)
- Carrier
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
Clear to translucent colorless to light amber no significant particulate
- Shelf LIfe
- 24 Months
- Composition
Approximately 12.1 wt. percent Dimethicone Crosspolymer in Cyclopentasiloxane (D5)
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Key Attributes
Smooth, clear to slightly translucent cross-linked silicone elastomer gel; Easy to formulate; Provides dry smoothness and a light, silky, non-greasy skin feel; Enhances the esthetic of volatile silicones; No balling effect when rubbed on the skin; Reduces tackiness of formulations; Quick absorption; Cold processing; Acts as a thickening agent for water-in-oil and water-in-silicone formulations and silicone fluids; May improve fragrance retention
- Packaging Type
- Cans
- Drums
- Pails
- Application Format
- Creams
- Gel
- Leave On
- Chemical Inventories
- AIIC (Australia)
- DSL (Canada)
- EINECS (EU)
- ENCS (Japan)
- IECSC (China)
- KECI (Korea)
- NZIoC (New Zealand)
- PICCS (Phillipines)
- Packaging Information
This product is available in 15 kg pails and 180 kg drums. Samples are available in 0.4 kg cans.
- Sun Care Applications
- After Sun Products
- Sunscreen Cream
- Hair Care
- Hair Styling Products
- Usable Life and Storage
When stored at or below 60°C (140°F) in the original unopened containers, these products have a usable life of 24 months from the date of production. DOWSIL™ EL-9048 Silicone Elastomer Blend, and a flammable solid for transportation purposes.
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viscosity (Spindle 94, at 2.5 rpm, Helipath RV TD) | 350000 - 550000 | °C | Corporate Test Method 0050 |
| Specific Gravity | 0.94 | — | — |
| Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Content | max. 0.1 | % | — |
| Non Volatile Content (2g, at 150°C, 3h, Al Cup, forced draft) | 12.00 - 12.75 | % | Corporate Test Method 0208 |
| D4 Content | max. 0.1 | % | — |
