Technical Data Sheet

DOWSIL™ SW-8005 C30 Resin Wax

FEATURES INCI Name: C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane

• High melting point wax (66°C)
• Semi-occlusive material APPLICATIONS
• Rheology and texture modifier in oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions and
BENEFITS also anhydrous gels.
• Structuring agent for sticks, especially lipsticks.
• Rheology and texture modifier
• Can be used in a wide range of cosmetic products such as color cosmetics,
• Structuring agent skin care, sun care and hair care.
• Broad compatibility with organic
and silicone materials
• Good compatibility with fragrances TYPICAL PROPERTIES
• Increases non transfer property in Specification Writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing
lipsticks specifications.
• Improves coverage, color
uniformity and intensity in color Property Unit Result
Appearance White to off-white large flakes
cosmetic applications
Odor Characteristic odor
Specific gravity 0.8
COMPOSITION Flash point (Closed cup) °C > 100
Melting point °C 66
• 100% wax
Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) content % < 0.1
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) content % < 0.1

DESCRIPTION dramatic decrease in temperature;

DOWSIL™ SW-8005 C30 Resin Wax
is a 66°C melting point silicone resin
wax. It combines the physical and
chemical characteristics of silicone
wax with silicone resin such as
improved non transfer.
HOW TO USE
Melt the DOWSIL SW-8005 C30
Resin Wax with the other oil phase
components. In the case of emulsion
products, ensure that the wax is
completely melted into the oil phase
by heating it to 75°C.
Ensure that the temperature of the
aqueous phase is also 75°C before
adding it to the oil phase. Avoid any
allow it to cool down at a slow,
consistent rate until 40°C has been
reached with good mixing to keep
system uniform. The recommended
levels are dependent on the application
but can be as low as 2% for structuring
an emulsion and as high as 20% for a
lipstick.
Figure 1: Chemical structure of
DOWSIL SW-8005 C30 Resin Wax
[CH3CH2CH2SiO3/2]x[R(CH3)2SiO1/2]y
where R is -(CH2)nCH3
where n = 30 - 45
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Compatibility

Wt% of DOWSIL SW-8005 C30 Resin Wax 10 50 90

Material
Ethanol NC NC NC
Beeswax C C C
Ozokerite Wax C C C
Candellilla Wax C C C
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C C C
Caprilic/Capric Triglyceride C C C
Octyl Dodecanol C C C
Ethylhexylmethoxy Cinnamate C C C
Sunflower oil C C C
Castor oil C C C
Low molecular weight, volatile silicone oils C C C
Isododecane C C C

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