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DOWSIL™ 9040 ELASTOMER BLEND

INCI: Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer

DOWSILTM 9040 Silicone Elastomer Blend is a mixture of high molecular weight silicone elastomer in cyclopentasiloxane.

Formulation benefits

Sebum Absorption
Ease of Formulating
Enables Cold Processing
Viscosity builder
Dry Feel
Fast Absorption
Light Feel
Reduced Stickiness
Silky Afterfeel
Smooth Feel

Applications

EyeshadowFoundationLiners (Brow, Lip, & Eye)Lip GlossLipstickMascaraStyling Aids/FixativesBody CareFacial CareSun Care OilsSunscreen

Formulation snapshot

Typical phase

Oil phase

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

Functional role

Rheology modifier — builds viscosity and stabilizes texture.

Pairs well with

Complementary ingredients from the same phase

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: 541-02-6, 556-67-2

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Overview

Formulation snapshot

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