Description
Silway 5045 Silicone Elastomer Blend is a mixture of high molecular weight silicone elastomer in Cyclopentasiloxane and lower color.
Key Features
· linked silicone elastomer gel
· Easy to formulate
· Provides dry smoothness and a light, silky, non-greasy skin feel
· Enhances the aesthetic of volatile silicones
· No balling effect when rubbed on the skin
· Reduces tackiness of formulations
· Quick absorption
· Cold processing
· Acts as a thickening agent for water-in-oil and water-in-silicone formulations and silicones fluids
· Sebum absorption
· Improves fragrance retention
Typical Physical Properties
Appearance |
Clear to translucent gel, colorless to trace amber |
Specific Gravity (25ºC) |
0.96 |
Viscosity (cst, 25ºC) |
350000-550000 |
Non-volatile content |
12.0-12.75 |
Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) content |
< 1 |
Usage
Disperse the oil-phase into Silway 5045 Silicone Elastomer Blend using simple mixing. There is no need for post- shearing.
Silway 5045 Silicone Elastomer Blend provides Cyclopentasiloxane which has already been thickened and can provide a novel form of delivery for other formulation components. Thickening of formulations can be achieved.
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