DOWSIL™ 556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid is a polyphenylmethylsiloxane which improves the performance of many types of cosmetic formulations. It has an excellent solubility in alcohol. It is used as a water repellent additive and to reduce the tackiness and stickiness of organic ingredients in formulations such as skin lotions and creams, suntan lotions and non-aerosol sprays, and pre-shave lotions, as well as a hair gloss agent in non-aerosol hair sprays, conditioners and grooming aids.
This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses. Not intended for human injection. For further information please refer to Dow's product safety page https://www.dow.com/en-us/support/product-safety.html
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