DOWSIL™ 3903 Liquid Satin Blend

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A mixture of a high molecular weight polymer with unique rheology and texture in quick dry carrier fluid, Isododecane. INCI NAME: Isododecane (and) Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Uses:

Skin care
Color cosmetics
Hair care
Body care
Many other potential formulations

Benefits:

Satin-like feel
Ability to create clear systems
Cold processing
Listed in the catalogue of cosmetic ingredients used in China
Skin Care
- Provides intense friction-reducing lubricity
- Dries quickly
- Has a unique and interesting rheology and texture

Properties

These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.

Typical Properties

Color Cosmetic Benefits Yes No Comfort of Wear, Texture Builder
Cyclopentasiloxane Content Yes No < 0.1 %
Cyclotetrasiloxane Content Yes No < 0.1 %
Hair Care Benefits Yes No Conditioning, Curl Definition, Curl Retention, Enhanced Dry Combing, Enhanced Wet Combing, Frizz Control, Hair Repair, Reduced Friction, Sensory Enhancer, Texture Enhancer
Nonvolatile Content Yes No 7-8 %
Skin Care Benefits Yes No Enhance Spreadability, Reduce Greasiness, Sensory Enhancer, Sensory Enhancer (light feel), Sensory Enhancer (smooth feel), Shine / Gloss, Texture Enhancer
Sun Care Benefits Yes No Enhance Spreadability, Sensory Enhancer (light feel)
Viscosity Yes No 1500 mPa.s

Can sensorial experiences lead to a new sense of beauty?

DOWSIL™ 3903 Liquid Satin Blend helps meet the global demand for easy-to-apply products with long-lasting performance – while also delighting consumers with a luxurious sensory experience. With this silicone blend you can create skin care, color cosmetics and hair care formulations that deliver intense lubricity, as well as light, silky smoothness.

Give your customers new levels of luxury and sensorial performance – differentiating your product offerings with a unique combination of benefits and sensorial impressions.

Performance

As a rheology modifier, DOWSIL™ 3903 Liquid Satin Blend increases stringiness for unique textures. Unlike other silicones, it will impart its stringy nature to many formulation types – with intensity increasing with concentration (Figure 1)..

Figure 1

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