DOWSIL™ OFX-5329 FLUID
INCI: PEG-12 Dimethicone
Overview
DOWSILTM OFX-5329 Fluid is a polyether functional siloxane supplied at 100% actives. Based on its ability to reduce surface tension, DOWSIL OFX-5329 Fluid can be used to prepare oil in water and silicone in water emulsions with improved aesthetics such as faster absorption, better spreading, and a lighter feel. It will also impart aesthetic benefits when added to neat skin and hair care formulations.
- Excellent emulsification
- Excellent wetting
- Suitable for O/W Systems
- Suitable for Si/W Systems
- Fast Absorption
- Light Feel
- Reduced Greasiness
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
- 68937-55-3
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