Two new patented silicone organic elastomer blends from Dow Corning maintain the distinctively luxurious, dry, smooth, and silky feel of traditional silicone elastomer blends while offering enhanced compatibility with organic materials and actives in skin, sun, and colour cosmetic products.
The silicone organic elastomer blends are based on organo-modified silicone elastomer gels. Dow Corning EL-8050 ID Silicone Organic Elastomer Blend is delivered in isododecane, a volatile organic carrier fluid. Dow Corning EL-8051 IN Silicone Organic Elastomer Blend is delivered in isodecyl neopentanoate, a nonvolatile organic carrier fluid. “Silicone elastomers are increasingly used to impart distinctive textures and sensory effects, but incompatibility with organics has posed a formulating challenge,” said Erin Lacher, industry specialist at Dow Corning. “Silicone organic elastomer blends are more compatible with organic materials and actives than traditional silicone elastomer gels, without compromising the characteristic textures and sensory performance.” The silicone organic elastomer blends offer formulation flexibility with organics and lipophilic active ingredients, including vitamins and sunscreens. They can be used to create clear systems with organic components, and they enhance the aesthetics of both anhydrous and water-based formulations. They can also be used to provide thickening benefits in alcohol-based systems.
