DOWSIL™ EL-7040 Hydro Elastomer Blend

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INCI Name: Caprylyl Methicone (and) PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer

Benefits:

Smooth, powdery, non-greasy feel
Maintains texture at high water or glycerin levels*
Improved organic compatibility**
Incorporation of up to 75% water
Incorporation of up to 40% glycerin
Ability to create clear systems
Rheology modifier for water-based and anhydrous systems
High spreadability
Elastomer system with refreshing feel
Formulation flexibility
Listed in the Catalogue of Cosmetics Ingredients used in China

*In formulation with 50% water or 40% glycerin

**Organic compatibility evaluated using a 75/25 blend of elastomer/solvent

Properties

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Typical Properties

Carrier Type Yes No Silicone, Volatile
Color Cosmetic Benefits Yes No Color Intensity / Uniformity, Texture Builder
Compatibility Yes No Polar Ingredients
Form Yes No Anhydrous (gel)
Nonvolatile Content Yes No 17.5 to 19.5 %
Skin Care Benefits Yes No Compatible with Organic Ingredients, Detackifier, Enhance Spreadability, Fragrance Retention, Matte Appearance, Moisturization, Refreshing Feel, Sensory Enhancer (light feel), Sensory Enhancer (powdery feel), Sensory Enhancer (smooth feel), Texture Enhancer
Sun Care Benefits Yes No Compatible with Sunscreens, Sensory Enhancer (light feel)

Expand and differentiate with Dow award-winning hydrophilic elastomer*

Create color cosmetics, skin care and sun care formulations with a fresh, silky feel — the kind your customers want — with DOWSIL™ EL-7040 Hydro Elastomer Blend. Our hydrophilic elastomer blend, it mixes easily with water and water soluble materials resulting into gel-like texture with superior aesthetics, and is compatible with organic materials to expand your formulation flexibility.

^{*Cosmetics and Toiletries R&D Award’s Best New Ingredient 2013}

Create a Fresh, Silky Feel

Learn more about this hydrophilic elastomer blend.

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