DOWSIL™ 9506

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Bag  (22 lbs)

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DOWSILTM 9506 Powder is a white cross-linked Dimethyl Polysiloxane elastomer powder. Fine white powder used as a Cosmetics Additive.
Product No. 52822
Supplier Dow Inc.
CAS 153668-87-2, 5274-68-0
Synonyms Rxn prod of dimethyl, mehydrogen siloxane with Me silsesquioxane and dimethyl siloxane
Applications Color Cosmetics - Foundation, Color Cosmetics - Primer, Hair Care - Styling Aids/Fixatives, Skin Care - Body Care, Skin Care - Facial Care, Sun Care - Sunscreen
Characteristics White elastomeric silicone powder; Capable of absorbing polar and non-polar oils; Thickening agent for water-in-oil and water-in-silicone formulations and volatile silicones; Good oil and sebum absorption; Provides dry smoothness and a powdery-light non-greasy skin feel; Reduces tackiness of formulations; Provides novel delivery for other formulation components (absorbs volatile silicones); Quick absorption; Cold processing; Sensory evaluation results show: Wetness (5.141/10), Spreadability (7.74/10), Tackiness before absorption (2.86/10), Absorbency (7.00/10), Gloss (3.051/10), Film residue (3.29/10), Greasiness (2.71/10), Silkiness (2.191/10), Tackiness after absorption (1.57/10)
Benefits
  • Enhanced Appearance - Sebum Absorption
  • Formulation Benefits - Ease of Formulating
  • Formulation Benefits - Enables Cold Processing
  • Formulation Benefits - Viscosity builder
  • Sensory Enhancement - Dry Feel
  • Sensory Enhancement - Fast Absorption
  • Sensory Enhancement - Light Feel
  • Sensory Enhancement - Low Residue
  • Sensory Enhancement - Powdery Feel
  • Sensory Enhancement - Reduced Greasiness
  • Sensory Enhancement - Reduced Stickiness
  • Sensory Enhancement - Reduced Tack

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Product Details

Grade
Technical
Form
Powder
INCI
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Appearance
solid
Color
white
Density
0.98 g/cm3
Flash Point
does not flash
Odor
slight
Partition Coefficient
Pow: log Pow:
Relative Density
0.98 Reference Material: (water = 1)

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