
Offering reliable supply of DOWSIL™ 9040 Silicone Elastomer Blend
Available in Pails and Drums
DOWSIL™ 9040 Silicone Elastomer Blend is a mixture of high molecular weight silicone elastomers (dimethicone crosspolymer) in cyclopentasiloxane for use in skincare, haircare, color cosmetics, suncare, antiperspirants and deodorants, and wound care applications.
Univar Solutions supplies DOWSIL™ 9040 Silicone Elastomer Blend nationwide. With more than 120 distribution centers, our private fleet, and professional staff, we provide you proven reliability and quality service at every touchpoint.
Characteristics
- Compatible with a variety of lipophilic active ingredients such as fragrances, sunscreens, vitamins, and vitamin derivatives
- Clear to slightly translucent cross-linked silicone elastomer gel
- Easy to formulate
- Acts as a thickening agent for water-in-oil and water-in-silicone formulations and silicone fluids
- Slight sebum absorption
- Provides dry smoothness and a light silky skin feel non-greasy
- Enhances the aesthetics of volatile silicones
- Reduces tackiness of formulations
- Quick absorption
- Cold processing
- The stability of vitamin derivatives such as Vitamin A Palmitate is improved when premixed with DOWSIL™ 9040 Silicone Elastomer Blend prior to incorporation into a finished formulation
Applications
- Skincare
- Hair care
- Many other potential formulations
Sizes Available
- Pails
- Drums
Grades
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Personal care grade DOWSIL™ 9040 Silicone Elastomer Blend
INCI
- Cyclopentasiloxane and Dimethicone Crosspolymer