DOWSIL™ 593 FLUID
INCI: Dimethicone (and) Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Overview
DOWSIL 593 Fluid is a combination of a dimethylsilicone polymer and a high molecular weight trimethylsiloxysilicate resin. It has properties similar to a moderately high viscosity polydimethylsiloxane fluid but with superior water repellency. Dow Basic Process Flow for DOWSILTM 593 Fluid Silanes Hydrolysis Water Strip Filter QA Test Package General Business
- Reduced Greasiness
- Long Lasting
- Wash Off Resistance
- Water Repellency
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
- 63148-62-9, 68988-56-7
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