DOWSIL™ ES-5612 FORMULATION AID
INCI: PEG-10 Dimethicone
Overview
DOWSILTM ES-5612 Formulation Aid is a low molecular weight ethoxylated silicone surfactant. Its primary function is to produce water-in-silicone and water-in-silicone and oil emulsions with textures that range from lotion to cream, leaving a light, non-greasy after feel on the skin. DOWSIL ES-5612 Formulation Aid is a non-diluted material and allows addition level as low as 2%. This addition level needs to be increased up to 6% when working at lower W/Si-oil ratios.
- Ease of Formulating
- Enables Cold Processing
- Low Use Level
- Suitable for W/O Systems
- Suitable for W/Si Systems
- Light Feel
- Reduced Greasiness
Formulation snapshot
Typical phase
Oil phase
Oil-soluble — combined with other lipids and heated with the oil phase.
Functional role
Emollient — improves slip, cushion, and skin feel.
Pairs well with
- A primary emulsifier
- A co-emollient for varied skin feel
- An antioxidant to protect oils
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
- 25322-68-3, 68937-54-2
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