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DOWSIL(TM) 1686 Resin

DOWSIL™ 1686 Resin is a liquid polysilsesquioxane resin that can be used to create skin care formulations that provide radiance and shine. It also contributes to color value medium and comfortable wear to make up. The product may be used in hair care formulations to provide enhanced shine and frizz control. Features & Benefits Shine / gloss Improved color value Spreadability/uniformity, detackifier Pigment dispersion aid Compatible with organic ingredients Shine, frizz control (hair care) Not made from animal source/origin

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care
  • Color Cosmetics
  • Hair Care
  • Skin Care

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
  • Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants

Other characteristics

Brand
DOWSIL(TM)
Functions
Dispersant
Labeling Claims

Animal Products-free, BSE-free, Buy Now, Metal-free, Non-GMO, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Preservative-free, TSE-free, Vegan; Animal Products-free; BSE-free; Buy Now; Metal-free; Non-GMO; Not Listed In California Proposition 65; Preservative-free; TSE-free; Vegan

Markets
Personal Care
Appearance

Clear to slightly hazy colorless to light amber no significant particulate

Usage

DOWSIL™ 1686 Resin may be formulated into oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-silicone emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions, and anhydrous products.; DOWSIL™ 1686 Resin may be pre-mixed in an oil-phase. When mixing with the other ingredients in the oil phase, ensure that the oil phase is compatible and homogeneous.; DOWSIL™ 1686 Resin may also be posted added to emulsions provided the emulsion.

Limitations

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

Technology
Cosmetic Ingredients
Benefit Claims
  • Frizz Control
  • Gloss
  • Good Color Retention
  • Good Coverage
  • Non-Tacky
  • Shine & Radiance
  • Shine Enhancing
  • Spreadability
Packaging Type
  • Bottles
  • Drums
  • Pails
Customer Notice

Dow strongly encourages its customers to review both their manufacturing processes and their applications of Dow products from the standpoint of human health and environmental quality to ensure that Dow products are not used in ways for which they are not intended or tested. Dow personnel are available to answer your questions and to provide reasonable technical support. Dow product literature, including safety data sheets, should be consulted prior to use of Dow products. Current safety data sheets are available from Dow.

Application Format
  • Leave On
  • Rinse Off
Product Stewardship

Dow has a fundamental concern for all who make, distribute, and use its products, and for the environment in which we live. This concern is the basis for our product stewardship philosophy by which we assess the safety, health, and environmental information on our products and then take appropriate steps to protect employee and public health and our environment. The success of our product stewardship program rests with each and every individual involved with Dow products - from the initial concept and research, to manufacture, use, sale, disposal, and recycle of each product.

Chemical Inventories
  • DSL (Canada)
  • EINECS (EU)
  • ENCS (Japan)
  • IECSC (China)
  • KECI (Korea)
  • TCSI (Taiwan)
  • TSCA (USA)
Handling Precautions

This product is not recommended for use in aerosol applications. Please refer to the linked Aerosol Guidance document, published by Silicones Environmental, Health, and Safety Center (SEHSC) for further information. Product safety information required for safe use is not included in this document. Before handling, read product and safety data sheets and container labels for safe use, physical and health hazard information. The safety data sheet is available on the dow website at dow.com, or from your dow sales application engineer, or distributor, or by calling dow customer service.

Packaging Information

This product is available in 20 kg pails and 230 kg drums.; Samples are available in 500 ml bottles.

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
D4/D5/D6 Levelmax. 0.1%—
Flash Point150°CClosed Cup
Non Volatile Contentmin. 90%—
Non Volatile Content (1.5g/150C/1h/Al Cup, forced draft)90.00 - 100.00%CTM0208
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.4950 - 1.5100—CTM0002
Specific Gravity (at 25°C/15.6°C)1.19g/mL—
Viscosity (at 25°C)1000 - 6000cSt—
Viscosity Capillary (at 25°C)1000 - 6000cStCTM0004

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