DOWSIL™ 5200 FORMULATION AID
INCI: Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
Overview
DOWSILTM 5200 Formulation Aid is a liquid alkylmethyl silicone polyether copolymer. Its primary function is to produce water-in-oil emulsions with a low to medium polarity oil phase. DOWSILTM 5200 Formulation Aid is cold processable and exhibits excellent stability at high water concentration and low emulsifier levels. It allows for the incorporation of high levels of humectants such as glycerine and propylene glycol, while maintaining a good sensory profile. DOWSILTM 5200 Formulation Aid can also be used as an emulsifier for water-in-oil-in-water emulsions and as a co-emulsifier in oil-in-water emulsions. Surface active agents.
- Ease of Formulating
- Easy to Spread
- Enables Cold Processing
- Excellent emulsification
- Low Use Level
- Suitable for W/O Systems
- Non-greasy Feel
- Moisturizing
- Wash Off Resistance
Formulation snapshot
Typical phase
Oil phase
Most emulsifying waxes are processed with the heated oil phase; some gums hydrate in water.
Functional role
Emulsifier — binds oil and water into a stable cream or lotion.
Pairs well with
- A co-emulsifier for stability
- Oil-phase emollients
- A rheology modifier
Handling watch-outs
- Always validate stability and microbial safety in your finished formula.
Qualitative guidance only. We don't publish use levels — confirm dosage, pH, and compatibility against the supplier technical data sheet and your own stability testing.
- Supplier
- Dow
- CAS
- 27458-93-1
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