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SilSense^® DW-18 Silicone

INCI Name: Dimethicone PEG-7 Isostearate

SilSense^® DW-18 silicone is a dimethicone copolyol ester and is formed through the esterification of isostearic acid with dimethicone copolyol.

SilSense DW-18 silicone is a water-dispersible liquid wax ester created by the reaction of isostearic acid with an alkyloxy-modified polydimethylsiloxane. SilSense DW-18 silicone is an easy to formulate product which may be used to impart the conditioning benefits of silicone to personal care products without contributing to greasiness or build-up that is normally associated with water-insoluble silicone fluids.

Features:

• Nonionic water dispersible
• Surfactant properties
• Co-emulsifier for oil-in-water emulsions
• Non-greasy
• Reduces tack
• Improves slip

Benefits:

• Useful in clear systems
• Can stabilize emulsions
• Reduces emulsion particle size
• Adds emolliency and conditioning to emulsion systems
• Improves application properties of skin care products
• Improves spreading and coverage of products