DOWSIL™ MQ-1640 RESIN
DOWSILTM MQ-1640 Flake Resin is 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-off resistance combined with a flexible film and comfortable wear. Even after stretching and washing, the film formed by DOWSIL MQ-1640 Flake Resin remained smooth and undamaged. In sunscreens, DOWSIL MQ-1640 Flake Resin enhanced the SPF wash-off resistance. Silicone resin.
| Product No. | 783652 |
| Supplier | Dow Inc. |
| CAS | 36088-62-7, 68988-56-7 |
| Synonyms | Polypropylsilsesquioxane and Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate and Polypropylsilsesquioxane |
| Applications | Color Cosmetics - Concealer, Color Cosmetics - Concealer/Color Corrector, Color Cosmetics - Eyeshadow, Color Cosmetics - Foundation, Color Cosmetics - Liners (Brow, Lip, & Eye), Color Cosmetics - Lip (Stains, Sticks, & Gloss), Color Cosmetics - Lip Gloss, Color Cosmetics - Lip Stain, Color Cosmetics - Lipstick, Color Cosmetics - Mascara, Hair Care - Styling Aids/Fixatives, Skin Care - Facial Care, Skin Care - Facial Serum, Skin Care - Skin Primer, Sun Care - Sunscreen |
| Characteristics | Flexible film former; Forms permeable film; Solvent free; Easy-to-use flake form; Compatible with silicone and organic carriers; Particle size: 75 µm; Relative Density (water = 1): 0.57 |
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Product Details
Grade
Technical
Form
Flake
Prohibited Uses
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
INCI
Trimethylsiloxy silicate (and) Polypropyl silsesquioxane
Appearance
solid
California Prop 65
WARNING! This product can expose you to chemicals including Benzene, which is/are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Benzene, Toluene, which is/are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For
Color
white
Density
0.57 g/cm3
Flash Point
Not applicable
Odor
slight
Partition Coefficient
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Relative Density
0.57 @ 20 °C (68 °F) Reference Material: (water = 1)
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