DOWSIL™ FZ-3196 Fluid

What is DOWSIL™ FZ-3196 Fluid?

Silky, spreadable caprylyl methicone for skin care, sun care and color cosmetic products. Reduces greasiness and enhances sensory profiles. INCI Name: Caprylyl Methicone

Uses

Carrier for other ingredients
Dispersing medium for hydrophobic powders and pigments
Can be used in a wide range of personal care applications such as:
- Skin care (e.g., moisturizers, gels, make-up removers, facial cleansers)
- Sun care
- Color cosmetics (e.g., lipsticks)
- Hair care (e.g., leave-on treatments)
- Antiperspirant/deodorant

Benefits

Light, silky smooth feel
Moderate volatility – feels less dry than more volatile materials
Improved spreadability and reduced tackiness and greasy feel of vegetable oils
Excellent spreadability
Excellent compatibility with both silicones and organic materials
Co-solubilizer between silicone and organic oils
Clear and colorless
Easy to handle
Listed in the Catalogue of Cosmetics Ingredients used in China
Does not contain ingredients of animal origin (Suitable for Vegan)
No animal cross contamination
No porcine contamination
Skin microbiome-friendly

Properties

Application Benefits
Appearance of Makeup	Color Intensity
Appearance on Skin	Shine
Improved Spreading	true
Non-Occlusive	true
Oil Control Benefits	Reduce Greasiness
Reduced	Greasiness, Tackiness
Skin Sun Protection Benefits	SPF Boosting
Skin Texture Benefits	Sensory Enhancer (light feel)

Product Use and Formulating
Active Compatibility	Chemical Sunscreens, Natural Oils

Typical Properties
Color	Colorless, Light Amber
Flash Point, Closed Cup	110 °C
Material Type	Specialty Fluid
Nonvolatile Content	0 %
Refractive Index	1.413
Specific Gravity @ 25°C	0.84
Surface Tension (1% actives, 25 °C)	20.4 mN/m
Viscosity at 25ºC	2-4 Centistokes

DOWSIL™ FZ-3196 Fluid

What is DOWSIL™ FZ-3196 Fluid?

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Benefits

Properties

Application Benefits

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Typical Properties

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