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DOWSIL™ 5225C FORMULATION AID

INCI: Cyclopentasiloxane (and) PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

Overview

DOWSILTM 5225C Formulation Aid is a 12.5% dispersion of high molecular weight silicone polyether in decamethylcyclopentasiloxane. It was designed specifically for preparation of water-in-volatile silicone formulations. Silicone. For product specifications, please request a Sales Spec document for this product from The Dow Customer Information Group at http://www.dow.com/en-us/contact-us-cig.

Formulation benefits
  • Enables Cold Processing
  • Excellent emulsification
  • Suitable for W/O Systems
  • Suitable for W/Si Systems
Applications
APDEO StickFoundationLiquid MakeupStyling Aids/FixativesBody CareFacial CareSunscreen

Formulation snapshot

Typical phase

Oil phase

Oil-soluble — combined with other lipids and heated with the oil phase.

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
0541-02-06

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