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Dowsil MQ-1600 Resin · Film-Forming Silicone Resin

$76.39 CAD

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Description

Dowsil MQ-1600 Resin

Film-Forming Silicone Resin

A resin that adds long wear and water resistance.

TECHNICAL DATA
INCI  Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Composition  MQ silicone resin
Appearance  White
Odor  Minimum
Specific gravity  1.23
Flash point (closed cup)  > 100 °C
FUNCTION
Film formerEasy-to-use flake formSolvent-freePermeable filmCompatible with silicone carriersOrganicsExcellent transfer resistanceWash-off resistanceSebum resistanceLong wearPotential to boost SPF performanceEasy to formulateNon-tacky feel once dry
APPLICATIONS
Long-wear makeupLipsticksSunscreens

Color cosmetics, skin care and sun care.

DESCRIPTION
DOWSIL™ MQ-1600 Resin

DOWSIL™ MQ-1600 Resin is a 100 % trimethylsiloxysilicate resin. This silicone resin provides excellent transfer and wash-off resistance. In sunscreens, DOWSIL™ MQ-1600 Resin can improve the water resistance of SPF.

Practical formulation guide
Usage level: Guideline range: 0.5–5 % in creams, lotions and conditioners; up to 20–80 % in hair serums, primers and anhydrous products.
How to use and incorporate: DOWSIL™ MQ-1600 Resin can be dissolved in various organic and silicone oils at concentrations of 50 % or more. It is recommended to add the resin slowly to the oil under stirring to prevent aggregates that are hard to redisperse. DOWSIL™ MQ-1600 Resin increases the final viscosity of the carrier, depending on concentration and oil type, which improves stability in emulsions and lipsticks.
Formulation tips:
  • They provide slip, shine and a silky feel without greasiness; combine with light esters to adjust skin feel.
  • Not all silicones are soluble in vegetable oils: run a miscibility test before formulating.
  • Before scaling up, make a pilot batch and run a stability test (cycles at 4 / 25 / 45 °C/39 / 77 / 113 °F for 4 weeks, checking odor, color, pH, viscosity and separation) in the final packaging.
Compatibility: Compatibility at 50 % (1:1)
Water  Not compatible
Ethanol  Compatible
Caprylic/capric triglycerides  Compatible
C12-15 alkyl benzoate  Compatible
Squalane  Not compatible
Isododecane  Compatible
Isohexadecane  Compatible
Silicone fluids (cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone 50 cSt, phenyl trimethicone)  Compatible
Film performance
Water contact angle  105.8
Artificial sebum contact angle  45.2
Water loss (g/m²·h)  87.74
Stays on the skin after 3 washes  72.7%
Storage: No special storage measures required. Stored at 32 °C/90 °F or below in its original closed container, the product has a shelf life of 24 months.
Precautions: This product is not tested or represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses. Read the safety data sheet before handling.
Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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