DOWSIL™ MQ-1640 Flake Resin

What is DOWSIL™ MQ-1640 Flake Resin?

A unique combination of MQ and T propyl silicone resin. This combination of resin technologies has been especially developed to provide both excellent transfer and wash resistance combined with a flexible film and comfort of wear in skin and cosmetics applications. Even with stretching and washing the film formed by this product remained smooth and undamaged. In sunscreens it enhanced the SPF wash off resistance. INCI Name: Trimethylsiloxy silicate (and) Polypropyl silsesquioxane

Uses

Color cosmetics
Skin care
Sun care
Hair care

Benefits

Comfortable on skin
Transfer resistant
Wash-off and rub-off resistant
Long-wearing
Smudge-proof
Broadly compatible, including with sunscreen actives
SPF boosting
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

Properties

Application Benefits
Anti-aging Benefits	Skin Tightening
Appearance of Makeup	Color Durability, Color Intensity
Application Format	Oil
Film Hardness	Flexible
Performance Benefits	Film Former, Transfer Resistance, Wash-off Resistance
Sensory Benefits	Comfort of Wear
Skin Protection Benefits	Long Lasting Protection
Skin Sun Protection Benefits	SPF Boosting
Sun Care Performance Benefits	Rub off Resistance

Product Use and Formulating
Active Compatibility	Chemical Sunscreens, Natural Oils

Typical Properties
Flash Point, Closed Cup	> 100 °C
Functionality	MQ
Physical Form	Solid
Shelf Life	720 Days
Specific Gravity @ 25°C	0.57

DOWSIL™ MQ-1640 Flake Resin

What is DOWSIL™ MQ-1640 Flake Resin?

Uses

Benefits

Properties

Application Benefits

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Typical Properties

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