DOWSIL™ ES-5600 SIL GLYCEROL EMULSIFIER
INCI: Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone
Overview
DOWSILTM ES-5600 Silicone Glycerol Emulsifier is a non diluted W/Si and W/oil emulsifier with diglycerol hydrophilic functionality. It does not contain ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, and allows to formulate various PEG-Free cosmetic formulations. It is designed to produce stable water-in-silicone emulsions and water-in-oil emulsions with enhanced sensory. DOWSILTM ES-5600 Silicone Glycerol Emulsifier also allows to disperse pigments and fine particles in silicone fluids and organic oils.
- Ease of Formulating
- Enables Cold Processing
- Excellent emulsification
- Hot and Cold Processing
- Suitable for W/O Systems
- Suitable for W/Si Systems
- Enhanced Sensory
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
- 1466529-58-7; 629-73-2
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