Properties
Typical Properties |
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|---|---|
| Active Content | ~50 % |
| Appearance | Milky White Liquid |
| pH | ~6 |
| Surfactant Type | Nonionic |
| Viscosity | ~1200 cp (Brookfield RV, Spindle #4 @ 100 RPM) |
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What is DOWSIL™ 979 Emulsion?
A 50% non-ionic emulsion of an amino functional silicone polymer. The amodimethicone polymer is delivered in an opaque, low viscosity liquid providing good stability with dilution. This emulsion was developed as a conditioning additive for hair care products such as shampoos, conditioners, styling aids and hair colorants. INCI Name: Amodimethicone (and) C11-15 Alketh-12 (and) C11-15 Alketh-7
Uses
- Rinse-off conditioners
- Shampoos
- Sulfate-free shampoos
- Leave-on conditioners
- Styling conditioners
- Hair colorants
Benefits
- Superior conditioning with natural look
- Effective at low use levels
- Ease of formulation
- Enhanced wet & dry combing
- Reduced dry friction
- Enhanced sensory
- Reduced hair breakage
- Long-lasting hydrophobicity
- Fast drying
- Effective deposition
- Color protection
- Improved hair alignment
- Heat protection
- Shine
- Non-yellowing in formulation
Transform all hair types using this aminosilicone emulsion
DOWSIL™ 979 Emulsion was developed with a high active silicone content using palm-free materials. This versatile material can be used in rinse-off conditioner, shampoo, including sulfate-free and leave-in conditioners.