DOWSIL™ ES-5612 Formulation Aid

What is DOWSIL™ ES-5612 Formulation Aid?

This product's primary function is to produce W/Si and W/Si+O emulsions with textures that range from lotion to cream, leaving a light, nongreasy after feel on the skin. It is a low molecular weight ethoxylated silicone surfactant. It is a non-diluted material and allows addition level as low as 2%. This addition level needs to be increased up to 6% when working at lower W/Si-oil ratios. INCI Name: PEG-10 Dimethicone

Uses

Silicone emulsifier designed to prepare low viscosity water-in-silicone and
water-in-silicone and organic oil emulsions
Silicone surfactant to prepare low viscosity dispersion of fillers or pigments
in silicone fluids and/or organic oils
Color Cosmetics
Skin Care
Sun Care

Benefits

Does not contain ingredients of animal origin (Suitable for Vegan)
Non-GMO*
Based on our knowledge available at this time, Dow does not expect this product to be classified as nanomaterial*
No animal cross contamination
No porcine contamination
Low odor
Enables formulation flexibility
Broad compatibility with silicone oils
Broad compatibility with organic oils
Effective in cold processes
Effective in hot processes

*See Regulatory Datasheet for further details

Properties

Application Benefits
Appearance of Makeup	Color Intensity
Formulation Texture	Cream, Fluid, Lotion
Hair Conditioning Benefits	Frizz Control
Moisturization Benefits	Moisturizing
Oil Control Benefits	Reduce Greasiness
Performance Benefits	Sensory Enhancer, Wash-off Resistance
Skin Sun Protection Benefits	SPF Boosting
Skin Texture Benefits	Sensory Enhancer (light feel)

Product Use and Formulating
Active Compatibility	Natural Oils
Formulation Type	Water-in-Silicone, Water-in-Silicone + Oil

Typical Properties
Color	Colorless to light amber liquid
Flash Point, Closed Cup	> 100 °C
Kinetic / Kinematic Viscosity	500 to 1200 Centistokes
Low Odor	true
Nonvolatile Content	97 %
Refractive Index	1.42
Shelf Life	540 Days
Specific Gravity @ 25°C	1.007

DOWSIL™ ES-5612 Formulation Aid

What is DOWSIL™ ES-5612 Formulation Aid?

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