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Hair Care Product Selection Guide
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The hair care industry demands increasingly ingenious solutions … solutions that are anything but ordinary. That’s because consumers
have become more sophisticated, demanding and diverse. They seek better products for cleaning, conditioning, styling and coloring their hair. Furthermore, products must be tailored for different hair types and hairstyles as well as for different age groups, ethnicities, cultures, climates and desires around the world.
Building on our strength in silicon-based technology and more than 30 years of experience in the hair care industry,
Dow Corning delivers innovative solutions that address a wide range of hair care needs. We have solutions that meet your formulating challenges.
Broad, Versatile Solutions for Hair Care
Color Protection – More people are using colorants to hide gray hair, embrace fashions or express individuality. Because colorants can cause damage, it is important for hair to retain its natural, radiant and healthy appearance. Dow Corning provides solutions to protect against color fade from shampooing and sunlight and to condition colored hair. Additionally, they deliver extra shine, body, smoothness, softness and manageability.
Hair Care Solutions from Dow Corning: Out of the Ordinary. Above the Expected.
XIAMETER®Dow Corning®
Look to Dow Corning’s application expertise for personalized service and support: � For new materials and sample formulations during product development
� For custom or unique formulations � For product and process assistance and troubleshooting
Silky smoothness. Shine. Bounce. Frizz control. Volume. These are just some of the qualities your customers are looking for from your hair care products. The properties of silicones make them
uniquely suited to provide many of these qualities. Dow Corning and XIAMETER offer you a dependable supply of high-quality, innovative silicone hair care products.
Look to XIAMETER’s web-based order processing system: � For standard silicones used in a proven formulation and process
� For reliable supply � For market-based pricing � For “self-serve” convenience
Hair Strengthening – Hair damage comes not only from treatments such as styling, coloring, heating or straightening, but also from repeated washing, drying, brushing and combing. And the damage is cumulative. Dow Corning offers an array of excellent detangling and conditioning solutions. We also provide materials that deliver hair strengthening benefits in both leave-in and rinse applications to help prevent further damage and breakage.
Lightweight Conditioning – With aging populations, more people have thinning, fine and short hair. Many are concerned about hair damage but anxious about over-conditioning. They seek products that clean, condition and style without leaving their hair heavy, limp, dull or greasy. Dow Corning has the solution – a series of lightweight conditioning materials that detangle hair without leaving a heavy or greasy feel. Plus, these materials provide extra body and volume with reduced flyaway hair or frizz.
Flexible Styling – Consumers with curly hair typically seek a natural, soft, bouncy look. This can be difficult to achieve as curls tangle, break and become frizzy, particularly in more extreme climates and environments. Dow Corning has new, patented technologies that provide the right balance of flexible hold and conditioning that is ideal for leave-in conditioners and styling aids. These technologies also add strength and protect hair against heat styling and frizz.
Ethnic Hair Care – Around the world, ethnic groups have fundamentally different hair care needs and expecta-tions. African and Hispanic hair tends to be more curly, kinky, fragile and dry. Products that moisturize and straighten are often desired. Asian hair is generally straighter, thicker, longer and stronger. These consumers favor products that add shine, alignment and smoothness.
Through our broad and versatile range of solutions, Dow Corning can help formulators meet the needs of varying consumer groups.
Two Ways to Help You Succeed Dow Corning® brand and XIAMETER® brand from Dow Corning
Now, more than ever, we’re focusing our Dow Corning® brand products and services on meeting your needs for innovation – with specialty materials, collaborative problem-solving, unique business solutions and expert technical support.
But sometimes all you need is a simple way to buy standard silicones at market-driven prices. We can help you meet that need as well – through our expanded XIAMETER® brand product line.
So whether you’re looking for industry-leading innovation or greater cost efficiency, look to Dow Corning Corporation.
Learn how Dow Corning can help you surpass the limits of current technology to develop hair care products with unique benefits and market-leading capabilities. To find the best solution to meet these and many other key needs in hair care, consult the selector tables on the subsequent pages. Contact us for technical support, or visit dowcorning.com/personalcare.
How to Use This Guide To use the following tables, simply select an application (shampoo, rinse conditioner, leave-in conditioner, styling or colorant product) and review the benefits most important for your formulation. Then select the appropriate Dow Corning solution. Alternatively, if you want an even quicker and easier answer, please refer to the table summary of Product Families for Hair Care.
Table of ContentsProduct Families for Hair Care ............................................4
Shampoo Product Selection Table ......................................6
Rinse Conditioner Product Selection Table .........................8
Leave-In Conditioner Product Selection Table ................. 10
Styling Product Selection Table ........................................ 12
Colorant Product Selection Table ..................................... 14
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Hair Care Product Summary
Product Family and Name1
Primary Applications
Description Additional BenefitsShampoo
Conditioner
Styling Colorant Rinse Leave-In
Silicone Polyether Fluids
OFX-0190 Fluid* • Medium molecular weight Resin plasticizer
OFX-0193 Fluid* • • • Low molecular weight Resin plasticizer
OFX-5330 Fluid* • • • • Medium molecular weight Shine
5225C Formulation Aid • • Silicone polyether in volatile fluid Water-in-silicone emulsifier
5200 Formulation Aid • • Silicone lauryl polyether Water-in-oil emulsifier
OFX-5220 Fluid* • High molecular weight Curl retention
Dimethyl Silicone Fluids
PMX-0245 Cyclopentasiloxane* or PMX-0246 Cyclohexasiloxane*
• • • Volatile fluid Transient conditioning
PMX-1501 Fluid* or PMX-1411 Fluid* • • • Gum in volatile fluid Shine, frizz control
PMX-1502 Fluid* • • • Gum in organic and silicone fluid Shine, frizz control
PMX-1503 Fluid* • • Gum in low-viscosity fluid Shine
PMX-200 Silicone Fluid, 1,000-60,000 cSt* • • • High-viscosity fluids
PMX-200 Silicone Fluid, 60,000-500,000 cSt* • • • Ultra high-viscosity fluids
Dimethyl Silicone Emulsions
MEM-1664 Emulsion* • High-viscosity fluid nonionic emulsion
MEM-7137 Emulsion* (large particle size) • Ultra high-viscosity fluid nonionic emulsion Color protection
MEM-1352 Emulsion* • Gum in fluid nonionic emulsion
MEM-1491 Emulsion* (large particle size) • Gum in fluid nonionic emulsion
MEM-1785 Emulsion* • • Ultra high-viscosity fluid anionic emulsion Low cost
CE 2060 Emulsion (large particle size) • • • Ultra high-viscosity fluid nonionic emulsion Shine, frizz control, pliability
HMW 2220 Non-Ionic Emulsion • • • Gum in fluid nonionic emulsion Color protection, repair
Amino Silicone Fluids
2-8566 Amino Fluid • • • • • High amine content, low-viscosity Color protection
AP-8087 Fluid • • • Low amine content, high-viscosity Color protection
8500 Conditioning Agent • • • • Amino glycol copolymer Clear systems
2-2078 Fluid • • • Amino phenyl resin Shine
Amino Silicone Emulsions
MEM-0949 Emulsion* • • • • High-viscosity amino fluid cationic emulsion Low cost
CE-1689 Smoothing Emulsion • • High-viscosity silicone and amino fluid nonionic emulsion Color protection
CE-7080 Smart Style • • • Silicone amino elastomer nonionic emulsion Curl retention, definition, memory, repair, color protection
MEM-8194 Emulsion* • • High-viscosity amino fluid cationic microemulsion Clear systems
CE-8170 AF Microemulsion • • • • Medium-viscosity amino fluid nonionic microemulsion Clear systems, color protection
5-7113 Silicone Quat Microemulsion • • • • Silicone quat nonionic microemulsion Color protection, volume, repair
CE 8401 Emulsion • • Amino polyether fluid nonionic emulsion Moisturized feel, color protection
CE-8411 Smooth Plus Emulsion • • Amino polyether fluid nonionic emulsion Moisturized feel, color protection, shine
Other Specialty Silicones
556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid • • Phenyl fluid Shine
9040 Silicone Elastomer Blend • • • Elastomer in volatile fluid Silicone gelling agent
RSN-0749 Resin* • Resin in volatile fluid Color protection
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Hair Care Product Summary
Product Family and Name1
Primary Applications
Description Additional BenefitsShampoo
Conditioner
Styling Colorant Rinse Leave-In
Silicone Polyether Fluids
OFX-0190 Fluid* • Medium molecular weight Resin plasticizer
OFX-0193 Fluid* • • • Low molecular weight Resin plasticizer
OFX-5330 Fluid* • • • • Medium molecular weight Shine
5225C Formulation Aid • • Silicone polyether in volatile fluid Water-in-silicone emulsifier
5200 Formulation Aid • • Silicone lauryl polyether Water-in-oil emulsifier
OFX-5220 Fluid* • High molecular weight Curl retention
Dimethyl Silicone Fluids
PMX-0245 Cyclopentasiloxane* or PMX-0246 Cyclohexasiloxane*
• • • Volatile fluid Transient conditioning
PMX-1501 Fluid* or PMX-1411 Fluid* • • • Gum in volatile fluid Shine, frizz control
PMX-1502 Fluid* • • • Gum in organic and silicone fluid Shine, frizz control
PMX-1503 Fluid* • • Gum in low-viscosity fluid Shine
PMX-200 Silicone Fluid, 1,000-60,000 cSt* • • • High-viscosity fluids
PMX-200 Silicone Fluid, 60,000-500,000 cSt* • • • Ultra high-viscosity fluids
Dimethyl Silicone Emulsions
MEM-1664 Emulsion* • High-viscosity fluid nonionic emulsion
MEM-7137 Emulsion* (large particle size) • Ultra high-viscosity fluid nonionic emulsion Color protection
MEM-1352 Emulsion* • Gum in fluid nonionic emulsion
MEM-1491 Emulsion* (large particle size) • Gum in fluid nonionic emulsion
MEM-1785 Emulsion* • • Ultra high-viscosity fluid anionic emulsion Low cost
CE 2060 Emulsion (large particle size) • • • Ultra high-viscosity fluid nonionic emulsion Shine, frizz control, pliability
HMW 2220 Non-Ionic Emulsion • • • Gum in fluid nonionic emulsion Color protection, repair
Amino Silicone Fluids
2-8566 Amino Fluid • • • • • High amine content, low-viscosity Color protection
AP-8087 Fluid • • • Low amine content, high-viscosity Color protection
8500 Conditioning Agent • • • • Amino glycol copolymer Clear systems
2-2078 Fluid • • • Amino phenyl resin Shine
Amino Silicone Emulsions
MEM-0949 Emulsion* • • • • High-viscosity amino fluid cationic emulsion Low cost
CE-1689 Smoothing Emulsion • • High-viscosity silicone and amino fluid nonionic emulsion Color protection
CE-7080 Smart Style • • • Silicone amino elastomer nonionic emulsion Curl retention, definition, memory, repair, color protection
MEM-8194 Emulsion* • • High-viscosity amino fluid cationic microemulsion Clear systems
CE-8170 AF Microemulsion • • • • Medium-viscosity amino fluid nonionic microemulsion Clear systems, color protection
5-7113 Silicone Quat Microemulsion • • • • Silicone quat nonionic microemulsion Color protection, volume, repair
CE 8401 Emulsion • • Amino polyether fluid nonionic emulsion Moisturized feel, color protection
CE-8411 Smooth Plus Emulsion • • Amino polyether fluid nonionic emulsion Moisturized feel, color protection, shine
Other Specialty Silicones
556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid • • Phenyl fluid Shine
9040 Silicone Elastomer Blend • • • Elastomer in volatile fluid Silicone gelling agent
RSN-0749 Resin* • Resin in volatile fluid Color protection
1All products are Dow Corning® brand except as noted.
*Indicates XIAMETER® brand product.
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Product Selection Table for Shampoo Formulations Select the required conditioning level and the most important features and benefits, then move across the table to identify your best solution.
Silicone FamilySilicone Polyether
Fluids Amino Silicone Fluids Amino Silicone Emulsions
Dimethyl Silicone Fluids
Dimethyl Silicone Emulsions (Small Particle Size)
Dimethyl Silicone Emulsions (Large Particle Size)
Dow Corning® brand Product1 OFX
-019
3 Fl
uid*
OFX
-533
0 Fl
uid*
8500
C
ondi
tioni
ng A
gent
2-85
66 A
min
o Fl
uid
AP-8
087
Flui
d
CE-
8170
AF
M
icro
emul
sion
5-71
13 S
ilicon
e
Qua
t M
icro
emul
sion
CE-
1689
Sm
ooth
ing
Emul
sion
CE
8401
Em
ulsi
on
CE-
8411
Sm
ooth
Plu
s Em
ulsi
on
PMX-
200
Silic
one
Flui
d,
60,0
00-5
00,0
00 c
St*
MEM
-166
4 Em
ulsi
on*
MEM
-135
2 Em
ulsi
on*
MEM
-178
5 Em
ulsi
on*
HM
W 2
220
N
on-Io
nic
Emul
sion
MEM
-149
1 Em
ulsi
on*
CE
2060
Em
ulsi
on
MEM
-713
7 Em
ulsi
on*
Features Silicone content 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 20% 22% 60% 22% ~56% 100% 50% 60% 60% 59% 60% 65% 65%
Suggested use level 1-3% 1-3% <1-3% 1-3% 1-3% 4-10% 1-4% 1-3% 2-6% 1-10% 1-3% 2-4% 2-4% 2-4% 2-4% 2-4% 1-5% 2-4%
OverallConditioning
Level
Light conditioning (e.g., thin, undamaged hair)
n n
Medium conditioning (e.g., slightly damaged hair)
n n n n n n n n n
Intensive conditioning (e.g., thick or damaged hair)
n n n n n n n
PerformanceBenefits
Enriched foam/lather • • •
Enhanced wet combing • n • • n n n n n n • • • n • • • •
Enhanced dry combing • • • • n • • n n n n • n n • n n
Smooth, soft, dry feel • • • • • • • • n • • n n n n n
Reduced flyaway • • • • •
Enhanced shine • • • • • n
Enhanced body • • • •
Synergies2 • • • • • • • •
Color protection • •
Targets damaged sites • • n • • n
Formulation Benefits
Low-cost solution n n n • n • •
For clear shampoos n n n n n n
Ease of incorporation n n • • n n n n n • • • • •
INCI Nomenclature
PEG
-12
Dim
ethi
cone
PEG
/PPG
-15/
15 D
imet
hico
ne
Bis
(C13
-15
Alko
xy) P
G-A
mod
imet
hico
ne
Amod
imet
hico
ne
Bis-
Hyd
roxy
/Met
hoxy
Am
odim
ethi
cone
Amod
imet
hico
ne (a
nd) C
11-1
5 Pa
reth
-7 (a
nd)
Laur
eth-
9 (a
nd) G
lyce
rin (a
nd) T
ridec
eth-
12
Silic
one
Qua
tern
ium
-16
(and
) Und
ecet
h-11
(a
nd) B
utyl
octa
nol (
and)
Und
ecet
h-5
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Am
odim
ethi
cone
(and
) La
uret
h-23
(and
) Pol
yqua
tern
ium
-10
(a
nd) L
aure
th-4
Bis-
Isob
utyl
PEG
/PPG
-20/
35/
Amod
imet
hico
ne C
opol
ymer
(and
) Cet
yl
Ethy
lhex
anoa
te (a
nd) P
olys
orba
te 8
0 (a
nd)
Buty
lene
Gly
col
Bis-
Diis
opro
pano
lam
ino-
PG-p
ropy
l D
imet
hico
ne/B
is-Is
obut
yl P
EG-1
4 C
opol
ymer
Dim
ethi
cone
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Lau
reth
-4 (a
nd) L
aure
th-2
3
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Lau
reth
-23
(and
) C
12-1
5 Pa
reth
-3
Dim
ethi
cono
l (an
d)
TEA-
dode
cylb
enze
nesu
lfona
te
Div
inyl
dim
ethi
cone
/Dim
ethi
cone
C
opol
ymer
(and
) C12
-13
Pare
th-2
3 (a
nd)
C12
-13
Pare
th-3
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Lau
reth
-23
(and
) C
12-1
5 Pa
reth
-3
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Coc
amid
opro
pyl B
etai
ne
(and
) C12
-15
Pare
th-3
(and
) Gua
r H
ydro
xypr
opyl
trim
oniu
m C
hlor
ide
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Coc
amid
opro
pyl B
etai
ne
(and
) C12
-15
Pare
th-3
(and
) Gua
r H
ydro
xypr
opyl
trim
oniu
m C
hlor
ide
6
n Excellent Fit • Good FitNote: Blank indicates benefit not yet tested or found.
Product Selection Table for Shampoo Formulations Select the required conditioning level and the most important features and benefits, then move across the table to identify your best solution.
Silicone FamilySilicone Polyether
Fluids Amino Silicone Fluids Amino Silicone Emulsions
Dimethyl Silicone Fluids
Dimethyl Silicone Emulsions (Small Particle Size)
Dimethyl Silicone Emulsions (Large Particle Size)
Dow Corning® brand Product1 OFX
-019
3 Fl
uid*
OFX
-533
0 Fl
uid*
8500
C
ondi
tioni
ng A
gent
2-85
66 A
min
o Fl
uid
AP-8
087
Flui
d
CE-
8170
AF
M
icro
emul
sion
5-71
13 S
ilicon
e
Qua
t M
icro
emul
sion
CE-
1689
Sm
ooth
ing
Emul
sion
CE
8401
Em
ulsi
on
CE-
8411
Sm
ooth
Plu
s Em
ulsi
on
PMX-
200
Silic
one
Flui
d,
60,0
00-5
00,0
00 c
St*
MEM
-166
4 Em
ulsi
on*
MEM
-135
2 Em
ulsi
on*
MEM
-178
5 Em
ulsi
on*
HM
W 2
220
N
on-Io
nic
Emul
sion
MEM
-149
1 Em
ulsi
on*
CE
2060
Em
ulsi
on
MEM
-713
7 Em
ulsi
on*
Features Silicone content 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 20% 22% 60% 22% ~56% 100% 50% 60% 60% 59% 60% 65% 65%
Suggested use level 1-3% 1-3% <1-3% 1-3% 1-3% 4-10% 1-4% 1-3% 2-6% 1-10% 1-3% 2-4% 2-4% 2-4% 2-4% 2-4% 1-5% 2-4%
OverallConditioning
Level
Light conditioning (e.g., thin, undamaged hair)
n n
Medium conditioning (e.g., slightly damaged hair)
n n n n n n n n n
Intensive conditioning (e.g., thick or damaged hair)
n n n n n n n
PerformanceBenefits
Enriched foam/lather • • •
Enhanced wet combing • n • • n n n n n n • • • n • • • •
Enhanced dry combing • • • • n • • n n n n • n n • n n
Smooth, soft, dry feel • • • • • • • • n • • n n n n n
Reduced flyaway • • • • •
Enhanced shine • • • • • n
Enhanced body • • • •
Synergies2 • • • • • • • •
Color protection • •
Targets damaged sites • • n • • n
Formulation Benefits
Low-cost solution n n n • n • •
For clear shampoos n n n n n n
Ease of incorporation n n • • n n n n n • • • • •
INCI Nomenclature
PEG
-12
Dim
ethi
cone
PEG
/PPG
-15/
15 D
imet
hico
ne
Bis
(C13
-15
Alko
xy) P
G-A
mod
imet
hico
ne
Amod
imet
hico
ne
Bis-
Hyd
roxy
/Met
hoxy
Am
odim
ethi
cone
Amod
imet
hico
ne (a
nd) C
11-1
5 Pa
reth
-7 (a
nd)
Laur
eth-
9 (a
nd) G
lyce
rin (a
nd) T
ridec
eth-
12
Silic
one
Qua
tern
ium
-16
(and
) Und
ecet
h-11
(a
nd) B
utyl
octa
nol (
and)
Und
ecet
h-5
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Am
odim
ethi
cone
(and
) La
uret
h-23
(and
) Pol
yqua
tern
ium
-10
(a
nd) L
aure
th-4
Bis-
Isob
utyl
PEG
/PPG
-20/
35/
Amod
imet
hico
ne C
opol
ymer
(and
) Cet
yl
Ethy
lhex
anoa
te (a
nd) P
olys
orba
te 8
0 (a
nd)
Buty
lene
Gly
col
Bis-
Diis
opro
pano
lam
ino-
PG-p
ropy
l D
imet
hico
ne/B
is-Is
obut
yl P
EG-1
4 C
opol
ymer
Dim
ethi
cone
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Lau
reth
-4 (a
nd) L
aure
th-2
3
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Lau
reth
-23
(and
) C
12-1
5 Pa
reth
-3
Dim
ethi
cono
l (an
d)
TEA-
dode
cylb
enze
nesu
lfona
te
Div
inyl
dim
ethi
cone
/Dim
ethi
cone
C
opol
ymer
(and
) C12
-13
Pare
th-2
3 (a
nd)
C12
-13
Pare
th-3
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Lau
reth
-23
(and
) C
12-1
5 Pa
reth
-3
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Coc
amid
opro
pyl B
etai
ne
(and
) C12
-15
Pare
th-3
(and
) Gua
r H
ydro
xypr
opyl
trim
oniu
m C
hlor
ide
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Coc
amid
opro
pyl B
etai
ne
(and
) C12
-15
Pare
th-3
(and
) Gua
r H
ydro
xypr
opyl
trim
oniu
m C
hlor
ide
1All products are Dow Corning® brand except as noted.2Combination with other components (e.g., polyquats and other silicones) enhances performance.
*Indicates XIAMETER® brand product.
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Product Selection Table for Rinse Conditioner Formulations Select the required conditioning level and the most important features and benefits, then move across the table to identify your best solution.
Silicone FamilySilicone Polyether
Fluids Amino Silicone Fluids Amino Silicone Emulsions Dimethyl Silicone FluidsDimethyl Silicone
Emulsions
Dow Corning® brand Product1 OFX
-019
3 Fl
uid*
OFX
-533
0 Fl
uid*
8500
C
ondi
tioni
ng A
gent
2-85
66 A
min
o Fl
uid
AP-8
087
Flui
d
CE-
8170
AF
M
icro
emul
sion
MEM
-819
4 Em
ulsi
on*
MEM
-094
9 Em
ulsi
on*
CE-
1689
Sm
ooth
ing
Emul
sion
CE-
7080
Sm
art S
tyle
5-71
13 S
ilicon
e
Qua
t M
icro
emul
sion
CE
8401
Em
ulsi
on
CE-
8411
Sm
ooth
Plu
s Em
ulsi
on
PMX-
0245
C
yclo
pent
asilo
xane
*
(P
MX-
0246
C
yclo
hexa
silo
xane
*)
PMX-
200
Silic
one
Flui
d,
10,0
00-5
00,0
00 c
St*
PMX-
1501
Flu
id*
(PM
X-14
11 F
luid
*)
PMX-
1502
Flu
id*
PMX-
1503
Flu
id*
MEM
-166
4 Em
ulsi
on*
CE
2060
Em
ulsi
on
(larg
e pa
rticl
e si
ze)
HM
W 2
220
N
on-Io
nic
Emul
sion
Features Silicone content 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 20% 24% 36% 60% 24% 22% 22% ~56% 100% 100% 100% 25% 100% 50% 65% 59%
Suggested use level 1-3% 1-4% 1-2% 1-4% 1-4% 4-10% 3-6% 2-6% 1-3% 1-2% 2-6% 2-6% 1-10% 2-6% 2-4% 2-6% 1-6% 2-4% 2-4% 1-5% 1-3%
OverallConditioning
Level
Light conditioning (e.g., thin, undamaged hair)
n n n
Medium conditioning (e.g., slightly damaged hair)
n n n n n n n n n n n
Intensive conditioning (e.g., thick or damaged hair)
n n n n n n n
PerformanceBenefits
Reduced drying time n
Enhanced wet combing • • • n n • • n n n n n n • n n n • • •
Enhanced dry combing • • • n n • • n n n n n n n • n n n •
Smooth, soft, dry feel • • • • • • n • • n n • n n n •
Reduced flyaway • • • • •
Enhanced shine • • • • • • n n n n
Enhanced body • • • • • •
Color protection • • • • • • n n • • •
Targets damaged sites • n • • n n n •
Volatile (transient conditioning)
n n n
Formulation Benefits
Low-cost solution • n • • • • •
For clear conditioners n n n n n
Ease of incorporation n n n n n n n n • n • •
INCI Nomenclature
PEG
-12
Dim
ethi
cone
PEG
/PPG
-15/
15 D
imet
hico
ne
Bis
(C13
-15
Alko
xy) P
G-A
mod
imet
hico
ne
Amod
imet
hico
ne
Bis-
Hyd
roxy
/Met
hoxy
Am
odim
ethi
cone
Amod
imet
hico
ne (a
nd) C
11-1
5 Pa
reth
-7 (a
nd)
Laur
eth-
9 (a
nd) G
lyce
rin (a
nd) T
ridec
eth-
12
Amod
imet
hico
ne (a
nd) T
ridec
eth-
12 (a
nd)
Cet
rimon
ium
Chl
orid
e
Amod
imet
hico
ne (a
nd) C
etrim
oniu
m C
hlor
ide
(and
) Trid
ecet
h-12
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Am
odim
ethi
cone
(and
) La
uret
h-23
(and
) Pol
yqua
tern
ium
-10
(a
nd) L
aure
th-4
Silic
one
Qua
tern
ium
-16/
Gly
cido
xy
Dim
ethi
cone
Cro
sspo
lym
er (a
nd)
Und
ecet
h-11
(and
) Und
ecet
h-5
Silic
one
Qua
tern
ium
-16
(and
) Und
ecet
h-11
(a
nd) B
utyl
octa
nol (
and)
Und
ecet
h-5
Bis-
Isob
utyl
PEG
/PPG
-20/
35/
Amod
imet
hico
ne C
opol
ymer
(and
) Cet
yl
Ethy
lhex
anoa
te (a
nd) P
olys
orba
te 8
0 (a
nd)
Buty
lene
Gly
col
Bis-
Diis
opro
pano
lam
ino-
PG-p
ropy
l D
imet
hico
ne/B
is-Is
obut
yl P
EG-1
4 C
opol
ymer
Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne
(Cyc
lohe
xasi
loxa
ne (a
nd) C
yclo
pent
asilo
xane
)
Dim
ethi
cone
Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne (a
nd) D
imet
hico
nol
(Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne (a
nd) D
imet
hico
ne)
C11
-13
Isop
araf
fin (a
nd) D
imet
hico
nol (
and)
Is
ohex
adec
ane
(and
) Dim
ethi
cone
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Dim
ethi
cono
l
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Lau
reth
-4 (a
nd) L
aure
th-2
3
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Coc
amid
opro
pyl B
etai
ne
(and
) C12
-15
Pare
th-3
(and
) Gua
r H
ydro
xypr
opyl
trim
oniu
m C
hlor
ide
Div
inyl
dim
ethi
cone
/Dim
ethi
cone
C
opol
ymer
(and
) C12
-13
Pare
th-2
3 (a
nd)
C12
-13
Pare
th-3
8
n Excellent Fit • Good FitNote: Blank indicates benefit not yet tested or found.
1All products are Dow Corning® brand except as noted.
*Indicates XIAMETER® brand product.
Product Selection Table for Rinse Conditioner Formulations Select the required conditioning level and the most important features and benefits, then move across the table to identify your best solution.
Silicone FamilySilicone Polyether
Fluids Amino Silicone Fluids Amino Silicone Emulsions Dimethyl Silicone FluidsDimethyl Silicone
Emulsions
Dow Corning® brand Product1 OFX
-019
3 Fl
uid*
OFX
-533
0 Fl
uid*
8500
C
ondi
tioni
ng A
gent
2-85
66 A
min
o Fl
uid
AP-8
087
Flui
d
CE-
8170
AF
M
icro
emul
sion
MEM
-819
4 Em
ulsi
on*
MEM
-094
9 Em
ulsi
on*
CE-
1689
Sm
ooth
ing
Emul
sion
CE-
7080
Sm
art S
tyle
5-71
13 S
ilicon
e
Qua
t M
icro
emul
sion
CE
8401
Em
ulsi
on
CE-
8411
Sm
ooth
Plu
s Em
ulsi
on
PMX-
0245
C
yclo
pent
asilo
xane
*
(P
MX-
0246
C
yclo
hexa
silo
xane
*)
PMX-
200
Silic
one
Flui
d,
10,0
00-5
00,0
00 c
St*
PMX-
1501
Flu
id*
(PM
X-14
11 F
luid
*)
PMX-
1502
Flu
id*
PMX-
1503
Flu
id*
MEM
-166
4 Em
ulsi
on*
CE
2060
Em
ulsi
on
(larg
e pa
rticl
e si
ze)
HM
W 2
220
N
on-Io
nic
Emul
sion
Features Silicone content 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 20% 24% 36% 60% 24% 22% 22% ~56% 100% 100% 100% 25% 100% 50% 65% 59%
Suggested use level 1-3% 1-4% 1-2% 1-4% 1-4% 4-10% 3-6% 2-6% 1-3% 1-2% 2-6% 2-6% 1-10% 2-6% 2-4% 2-6% 1-6% 2-4% 2-4% 1-5% 1-3%
OverallConditioning
Level
Light conditioning (e.g., thin, undamaged hair)
n n n
Medium conditioning (e.g., slightly damaged hair)
n n n n n n n n n n n
Intensive conditioning (e.g., thick or damaged hair)
n n n n n n n
PerformanceBenefits
Reduced drying time n
Enhanced wet combing • • • n n • • n n n n n n • n n n • • •
Enhanced dry combing • • • n n • • n n n n n n n • n n n •
Smooth, soft, dry feel • • • • • • n • • n n • n n n •
Reduced flyaway • • • • •
Enhanced shine • • • • • • n n n n
Enhanced body • • • • • •
Color protection • • • • • • n n • • •
Targets damaged sites • n • • n n n •
Volatile (transient conditioning)
n n n
Formulation Benefits
Low-cost solution • n • • • • •
For clear conditioners n n n n n
Ease of incorporation n n n n n n n n • n • •
INCI Nomenclature
PEG
-12
Dim
ethi
cone
PEG
/PPG
-15/
15 D
imet
hico
ne
Bis
(C13
-15
Alko
xy) P
G-A
mod
imet
hico
ne
Amod
imet
hico
ne
Bis-
Hyd
roxy
/Met
hoxy
Am
odim
ethi
cone
Amod
imet
hico
ne (a
nd) C
11-1
5 Pa
reth
-7 (a
nd)
Laur
eth-
9 (a
nd) G
lyce
rin (a
nd) T
ridec
eth-
12
Amod
imet
hico
ne (a
nd) T
ridec
eth-
12 (a
nd)
Cet
rimon
ium
Chl
orid
e
Amod
imet
hico
ne (a
nd) C
etrim
oniu
m C
hlor
ide
(and
) Trid
ecet
h-12
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Am
odim
ethi
cone
(and
) La
uret
h-23
(and
) Pol
yqua
tern
ium
-10
(a
nd) L
aure
th-4
Silic
one
Qua
tern
ium
-16/
Gly
cido
xy
Dim
ethi
cone
Cro
sspo
lym
er (a
nd)
Und
ecet
h-11
(and
) Und
ecet
h-5
Silic
one
Qua
tern
ium
-16
(and
) Und
ecet
h-11
(a
nd) B
utyl
octa
nol (
and)
Und
ecet
h-5
Bis-
Isob
utyl
PEG
/PPG
-20/
35/
Amod
imet
hico
ne C
opol
ymer
(and
) Cet
yl
Ethy
lhex
anoa
te (a
nd) P
olys
orba
te 8
0 (a
nd)
Buty
lene
Gly
col
Bis-
Diis
opro
pano
lam
ino-
PG-p
ropy
l D
imet
hico
ne/B
is-Is
obut
yl P
EG-1
4 C
opol
ymer
Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne
(Cyc
lohe
xasi
loxa
ne (a
nd) C
yclo
pent
asilo
xane
)
Dim
ethi
cone
Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne (a
nd) D
imet
hico
nol
(Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne (a
nd) D
imet
hico
ne)
C11
-13
Isop
araf
fin (a
nd) D
imet
hico
nol (
and)
Is
ohex
adec
ane
(and
) Dim
ethi
cone
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Dim
ethi
cono
l
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Lau
reth
-4 (a
nd) L
aure
th-2
3
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Coc
amid
opro
pyl B
etai
ne
(and
) C12
-15
Pare
th-3
(and
) Gua
r H
ydro
xypr
opyl
trim
oniu
m C
hlor
ide
Div
inyl
dim
ethi
cone
/Dim
ethi
cone
C
opol
ymer
(and
) C12
-13
Pare
th-2
3 (a
nd)
C12
-13
Pare
th-3
9
Product Selection Table for Leave-In Conditioner Formulations Select the required conditioning level and the most important features and benefits, then move across the table to identify your best solution.
Silicone Family Silicone Polyether Fluids Amino Silicone FluidsAmino Silicone
Emulsions Dimethyl Silicone FluidsDimethyl Silicone
EmulsionsPhenyl Silicone
Silicone Elastomer
Dow Corning® brand Product1 O
FX-5
330
Flui
d*
5225
C
Form
ulat
ion
Aid
5200
Fo
rmul
atio
n Ai
d
8500
C
ondi
tioni
ng A
gent
2-20
78 F
luid
AP-8
087
Flui
d
2-85
66 A
min
o Fl
uid
MEM
-094
9 Em
ulsi
on*
CE-
7080
Sm
art S
tyle
5-71
13 S
ilicon
e
Qua
t Mic
roem
ulsi
on
PMX-
0245
C
yclo
pent
asilo
xane
*
(P
MX-
0246
C
yclo
hexa
silo
xane
*)
PMX-
200
Silic
one
Flui
d,
10-5
00,0
00 c
St*
PMX-
1501
Flu
id *
(PM
X-14
11 F
luid
*)
PMX-
1502
Flu
id*
PMX-
1503
Flu
id*
MEM
-178
5 Em
ulsi
on*
CE
2060
Em
ulsi
on
(larg
e pa
rticl
e si
ze)
HM
W 2
220
N
on-Io
nic
Emul
sion
556
Cos
met
ic
Gra
de F
luid
9040
Silic
one
El
asto
mer
Ble
nd
Features Silicone content 100% 100% 91% 100% 100% 100% 100% 36% 24% 22% 100% 100% 100% 25% 100% 60% 65% 59% 100% 100%
Suggested use level 1-5% 5-10% 3-8% 2-6% 1-5% 1-5% 1-5% 2-8% 1-2% 2-8% 2-50% 2-10% 2-20% 2-20% 2-10% 2-6% 1-5% 1-5% 2-5% 1-5%
OverallConditioning
Level
Light conditioning (e.g., thin, undamaged hair)
n n n n n n
Medium conditioning (e.g., slightly damaged hair)
n n n n n n n n n
Intensive conditioning (e.g., thick or damaged hair)
n n n n n
PerformanceBenefits
Reduced drying time • •
Enhanced wet combing • • • • n n n n n n • n n n • • •
Enhanced dry combing • • • n n n n n • • n n n n • • •
Smooth, soft, dry feel • • • n n n • • n n n n • • •
Reduced flyaway • • • • •
Enhanced shine • • n n • • • • n • n • n
Enhanced body
Color protection • • • • n • •
Targets damaged sites • • n n n • • •
Heat protection n • • n • •
Reduced frizz • n • n • n
Volatile • n • •
Curl retention n
Hair strengthening • •
Hair repair n n n
Formulation Benefits
Low-cost solution • • • • • • n
For clear, water base n n
For clear, water-free base • • • • • n n n n n n
Emulsifier n W-in-Si n W-in-Oil
Gellant for silicone fluids n
Ease of incorporation n n n n n • • •
INCI Nomenclature
PEG
/PPG
-15/
15 D
imet
hico
ne
Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne (a
nd) P
EG/
PPG
-18/
18 D
imet
hico
ne
Laur
yl P
EG/P
PG-1
8/18
M
ethi
cone
Bis
(C13
-15
Alko
xy)
PG-A
mod
imet
hico
ne
Amin
opro
pyl P
heny
l Tr
imet
hico
ne
Bis-
Hyd
roxy
/Met
hoxy
Am
odim
ethi
cone
Amod
imet
hico
ne
Amod
imet
hico
ne (a
nd)
Cet
rimon
ium
C
hlor
ide
(and
) Trid
ecet
h-12
Silic
one
Qua
tern
ium
-16/
G
lycid
oxy
Dim
ethi
cone
C
ross
poly
mer
(and
) Und
ecet
h-11
(a
nd) U
ndec
eth-
5
Silic
one
Qua
tern
ium
-16
(and
) U
ndec
eth-
11 (a
nd) B
utyl
octa
nol
(and
) Und
ecet
h-5
Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne
(Cyc
lohe
xasi
loxa
ne (a
nd)
Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne)
Dim
ethi
cone
Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne (a
nd)
Dim
ethi
cono
l (C
yclo
pent
asilo
xane
(and
) D
imet
hico
ne)
C11
-13
Isop
araf
fin (a
nd)
Dim
ethi
cono
l (an
d) Is
ohex
adec
ane
(and
) Dim
ethi
cone
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Dim
ethi
cono
l
Dim
ethi
cono
l (an
d)
TEA-
dode
cylb
enze
nesu
lfona
te
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) C
ocam
idop
ropy
l Bet
aine
(and
) C
12-1
5 Pa
reth
-3 (a
nd)
Gua
r Hyd
roxy
prop
yltri
mon
ium
C
hlor
ide
Div
inyl
dim
ethi
cone
/Dim
ethi
cone
C
opol
ymer
(and
) C12
-13
Pa
reth
-23
(and
) C12
-13
Pare
th-3
Phen
yl T
rimet
hico
ne
Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne (a
nd)
Dim
ethi
cone
Cro
sspo
lym
er
10
n Excellent Fit • Good FitNote: Blank indicates benefit not yet tested or found.
Product Selection Table for Leave-In Conditioner Formulations Select the required conditioning level and the most important features and benefits, then move across the table to identify your best solution.
Silicone Family Silicone Polyether Fluids Amino Silicone FluidsAmino Silicone
Emulsions Dimethyl Silicone FluidsDimethyl Silicone
EmulsionsPhenyl
SiliconeSilicone
Elastomer
Dow Corning® brand Product1 O
FX-5
330
Flui
d*
5225
C
Form
ulat
ion
Aid
5200
Fo
rmul
atio
n Ai
d
8500
C
ondi
tioni
ng A
gent
2-20
78 F
luid
AP-8
087
Flui
d
2-85
66 A
min
o Fl
uid
MEM
-094
9 Em
ulsi
on*
CE-
7080
Sm
art S
tyle
5-71
13 S
ilicon
e
Qua
t Mic
roem
ulsi
on
PMX-
0245
C
yclo
pent
asilo
xane
*
(P
MX-
0246
C
yclo
hexa
silo
xane
*)
PMX-
200
Silic
one
Flui
d,
10-5
00,0
00 c
St*
PMX-
1501
Flu
id *
(PM
X-14
11 F
luid
*)
PMX-
1502
Flu
id*
PMX-
1503
Flu
id*
MEM
-178
5 Em
ulsi
on*
CE
2060
Em
ulsi
on
(larg
e pa
rticl
e si
ze)
HM
W 2
220
N
on-Io
nic
Emul
sion
556
Cos
met
ic
Gra
de F
luid
9040
Silic
one
El
asto
mer
Ble
nd
Features Silicone content 100% 100% 91% 100% 100% 100% 100% 36% 24% 22% 100% 100% 100% 25% 100% 60% 65% 59% 100% 100%
Suggested use level 1-5% 5-10% 3-8% 2-6% 1-5% 1-5% 1-5% 2-8% 1-2% 2-8% 2-50% 2-10% 2-20% 2-20% 2-10% 2-6% 1-5% 1-5% 2-5% 1-5%
OverallConditioning
Level
Light conditioning (e.g., thin, undamaged hair)
n n n n n n
Medium conditioning (e.g., slightly damaged hair)
n n n n n n n n n
Intensive conditioning (e.g., thick or damaged hair)
n n n n n
PerformanceBenefits
Reduced drying time • •
Enhanced wet combing • • • • n n n n n n • n n n • • •
Enhanced dry combing • • • n n n n n • • n n n n • • •
Smooth, soft, dry feel • • • n n n • • n n n n • • •
Reduced flyaway • • • • •
Enhanced shine • • n n • • • • n • n • n
Enhanced body
Color protection • • • • n • •
Targets damaged sites • • n n n • • •
Heat protection n • • n • •
Reduced frizz • n • n • n
Volatile • n • •
Curl retention n
Hair strengthening • •
Hair repair n n n
Formulation Benefits
Low-cost solution • • • • • • n
For clear, water base n n
For clear, water-free base • • • • • n n n n n n
Emulsifier n W-in-Si n W-in-Oil
Gellant for silicone fluids n
Ease of incorporation n n n n n • • •
INCI Nomenclature
PEG
/PPG
-15/
15 D
imet
hico
ne
Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne (a
nd) P
EG/
PPG
-18/
18 D
imet
hico
ne
Laur
yl P
EG/P
PG-1
8/18
M
ethi
cone
Bis
(C13
-15
Alko
xy)
PG-A
mod
imet
hico
ne
Amin
opro
pyl P
heny
l Tr
imet
hico
ne
Bis-
Hyd
roxy
/Met
hoxy
Am
odim
ethi
cone
Amod
imet
hico
ne
Amod
imet
hico
ne (a
nd)
Cet
rimon
ium
C
hlor
ide
(and
) Trid
ecet
h-12
Silic
one
Qua
tern
ium
-16/
G
lycid
oxy
Dim
ethi
cone
C
ross
poly
mer
(and
) Und
ecet
h-11
(a
nd) U
ndec
eth-
5
Silic
one
Qua
tern
ium
-16
(and
) U
ndec
eth-
11 (a
nd) B
utyl
octa
nol
(and
) Und
ecet
h-5
Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne
(Cyc
lohe
xasi
loxa
ne (a
nd)
Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne)
Dim
ethi
cone
Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne (a
nd)
Dim
ethi
cono
l (C
yclo
pent
asilo
xane
(and
) D
imet
hico
ne)
C11
-13
Isop
araf
fin (a
nd)
Dim
ethi
cono
l (an
d) Is
ohex
adec
ane
(and
) Dim
ethi
cone
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) Dim
ethi
cono
l
Dim
ethi
cono
l (an
d)
TEA-
dode
cylb
enze
nesu
lfona
te
Dim
ethi
cone
(and
) C
ocam
idop
ropy
l Bet
aine
(and
) C
12-1
5 Pa
reth
-3 (a
nd)
Gua
r Hyd
roxy
prop
yltri
mon
ium
C
hlor
ide
Div
inyl
dim
ethi
cone
/Dim
ethi
cone
C
opol
ymer
(and
) C12
-13
Pa
reth
-23
(and
) C12
-13
Pare
th-3
Phen
yl T
rimet
hico
ne
Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne (a
nd)
Dim
ethi
cone
Cro
sspo
lym
er
1All products are Dow Corning® brand except as noted.
*Indicates XIAMETER® brand product.
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Product Selection Table for Styling FormulationsSelect the most important features and benefits, then move across the table to identify your best solution.
Silicone Family Silicone Polyether Fluids Amino Silicone FluidsAmino Silicone
Emulsions Dimethyl Silicone FluidsPhenyl Silicone
Silicone Wax
Silicone Elastomer
Dow Corning® brand Product1 OFX
-019
0 Fl
uid*
OFX
-019
3 Fl
uid*
OFX
-533
0 Fl
uid*
OFX
-522
0 Fl
uid*
5225
C
Form
ulat
ion
Aid
5200
Fo
rmul
atio
n Ai
d
2-20
78 F
luid
2-85
66 A
min
o Fl
uid
MEM
-094
9 Em
ulsi
on*
CE-
7080
Sm
art S
tyle
5-71
13 S
ilicon
e
Qua
t Mic
roem
ulsi
on
PMX-
0245
C
yclo
pent
asilo
xane
*
(PM
X-02
46
Cyc
lohe
xasi
loxa
ne*)
PMX-
200
Silic
one
Flui
d,
10-1
,000
cSt
*
PMX-
1501
Flu
id*
(P
MX-
1411
Flu
id*)
PMX-
1502
Flu
id*
556
Cos
met
ic
Gra
de F
luid
AMS
C-3
0
Cos
met
ic W
ax
9040
Silic
one
El
asto
mer
Ble
nd
Features Silicone content 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 36% 24% 22% 100% 100% 100% 25% 100% 100% 100%
Suggested use level 1-5% 1-5% 0.1-2% 5-10% 3-8% 1-3% 1-3% 2-4% 1-2% 2-8% 2-50% 2-10% 2-20% 2-20% 2-5% 1-5% 1-5%
ProductType
Spray (organic base)2 n • n n n n n n • n
Spray (water base)2 n n n n n n n n
Mousse n n n n • n n n • • • •
Clear gels n n n n n
Creams/Lotions n n • • n n n • • • • •
Serums n • n n n n n n n
Waxes/Pomades n • • n • • • • • • n
PerformanceBenefits
Resin plasticizer n n n n n • n
Synergy with styling resins3
Curl retention n n
Reduced drying time • •
Smooth, soft, dry feel • • • • • n n n n n n
Reduced flyaway • • • n •
Enhanced shine n n n n • • • • • n
Enhanced body
Color protection •
Heat protection • n n •
Reduced frizz • • • n n
Straightening (in lye relaxer) n
Hair strengthening • •
Formulation Benefits
Low-cost solution • • • • •
Reduced stickiness n n n • • • •
Valve lubrication n • •
Emulsifier n W-in-Si n W-in-Oil
Rheology modifier n Organics n Silicones
Ease of incorporation n n n n n • n n n
INCI Nomenclature
PEG
/PPG
-18/
18 D
imet
hico
ne
PEG
-12
Dim
ethi
cone
PEG
/PPG
-15/
15 D
imet
hico
ne
PEG
/PPG
-17/
18 D
imet
hico
ne
Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne (a
nd)
PEG
/PPG
-18/
18 D
imet
hico
ne
Laur
yl P
EG/P
PG-1
8/18
Met
hico
ne
Amin
opro
pyl P
heny
l Trim
ethi
cone
Amod
imet
hico
ne
Amod
imet
hico
ne (a
nd) C
etrim
oniu
m
Chl
orid
e (a
nd) T
ridec
eth-
12
Silic
one
Qua
tern
ium
-16/
Gly
cido
xy
Dim
ethi
cone
Cro
sspo
lym
er (a
nd)
Und
ecet
h-11
(and
) Und
ecet
h-5
Silic
one
Qua
tern
ium
-16
(and
) U
ndec
eth-
11 (a
nd) B
utyl
octa
nol
(and
) Und
ecet
h-5
Cyclo
pent
asilo
xane
(C
yclo
hexa
silox
ane
(and
) C
yclo
pent
asilo
xane
)
Dim
ethi
cone
Cyclo
pent
asilo
xane
(and
) Dim
ethi
cono
l (C
yclo
pent
asilo
xane
(and
) Dim
ethi
cone
)
C11-
13 Is
opar
affin
(and
) Dim
ethi
cono
l (a
nd) I
sohe
xade
cane
(and
) Dim
ethi
cone
Phen
yl T
rimet
hico
ne
C30
-45
Alky
l Met
hico
ne (a
nd)
C30
-45
Ole
fin
Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne (a
nd)
Dim
ethi
cone
Cro
sspo
lym
er
1All products are Dow Corning® brand except as noted.2For assistance when formulating aerosol sprays, please consult “Guidance for Aerosol Applications of Silicone-Based Materials,” available on the website of the Silicones Environmental Health and Safety Council of North America, http://www.sehsc.com/science.asp
12n Excellent Fit • Good Fit
Note: Blank indicates benefit not yet tested or found.
Product Selection Table for Styling FormulationsSelect the most important features and benefits, then move across the table to identify your best solution.
Silicone Family Silicone Polyether Fluids Amino Silicone FluidsAmino Silicone
Emulsions Dimethyl Silicone FluidsPhenyl
SiliconeSilicone
WaxSilicone
Elastomer
Dow Corning® brand Product1 OFX
-019
0 Fl
uid*
OFX
-019
3 Fl
uid*
OFX
-533
0 Fl
uid*
OFX
-522
0 Fl
uid*
5225
C
Form
ulat
ion
Aid
5200
Fo
rmul
atio
n Ai
d
2-20
78 F
luid
2-85
66 A
min
o Fl
uid
MEM
-094
9 Em
ulsi
on*
CE-
7080
Sm
art S
tyle
5-71
13 S
ilicon
e
Qua
t Mic
roem
ulsi
on
PMX-
0245
C
yclo
pent
asilo
xane
*
(PM
X-02
46
Cyc
lohe
xasi
loxa
ne*)
PMX-
200
Silic
one
Flui
d,
10-1
,000
cSt
*
PMX-
1501
Flu
id*
(P
MX-
1411
Flu
id*)
PMX-
1502
Flu
id*
556
Cos
met
ic
Gra
de F
luid
AMS
C-3
0
Cos
met
ic W
ax
9040
Silic
one
El
asto
mer
Ble
nd
Features Silicone content 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 36% 24% 22% 100% 100% 100% 25% 100% 100% 100%
Suggested use level 1-5% 1-5% 0.1-2% 5-10% 3-8% 1-3% 1-3% 2-4% 1-2% 2-8% 2-50% 2-10% 2-20% 2-20% 2-5% 1-5% 1-5%
ProductType
Spray (organic base)2 n • n n n n n n • n
Spray (water base)2 n n n n n n n n
Mousse n n n n • n n n • • • •
Clear gels n n n n n
Creams/Lotions n n • • n n n • • • • •
Serums n • n n n n n n n
Waxes/Pomades n • • n • • • • • • n
PerformanceBenefits
Resin plasticizer n n n n n • n
Synergy with styling resins3
Curl retention n n
Reduced drying time • •
Smooth, soft, dry feel • • • • • n n n n n n
Reduced flyaway • • • n •
Enhanced shine n n n n • • • • • n
Enhanced body
Color protection •
Heat protection • n n •
Reduced frizz • • • n n
Straightening (in lye relaxer) n
Hair strengthening • •
Formulation Benefits
Low-cost solution • • • • •
Reduced stickiness n n n • • • •
Valve lubrication n • •
Emulsifier n W-in-Si n W-in-Oil
Rheology modifier n Organics n Silicones
Ease of incorporation n n n n n • n n n
INCI Nomenclature
PEG
/PPG
-18/
18 D
imet
hico
ne
PEG
-12
Dim
ethi
cone
PEG
/PPG
-15/
15 D
imet
hico
ne
PEG
/PPG
-17/
18 D
imet
hico
ne
Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne (a
nd)
PEG
/PPG
-18/
18 D
imet
hico
ne
Laur
yl P
EG/P
PG-1
8/18
Met
hico
ne
Amin
opro
pyl P
heny
l Trim
ethi
cone
Amod
imet
hico
ne
Amod
imet
hico
ne (a
nd) C
etrim
oniu
m
Chl
orid
e (a
nd) T
ridec
eth-
12
Silic
one
Qua
tern
ium
-16/
Gly
cido
xy
Dim
ethi
cone
Cro
sspo
lym
er (a
nd)
Und
ecet
h-11
(and
) Und
ecet
h-5
Silic
one
Qua
tern
ium
-16
(and
) U
ndec
eth-
11 (a
nd) B
utyl
octa
nol
(and
) Und
ecet
h-5
Cyclo
pent
asilo
xane
(C
yclo
hexa
silox
ane
(and
) C
yclo
pent
asilo
xane
)
Dim
ethi
cone
Cyclo
pent
asilo
xane
(and
) Dim
ethi
cono
l (C
yclo
pent
asilo
xane
(and
) Dim
ethi
cone
)
C11-
13 Is
opar
affin
(and
) Dim
ethi
cono
l (a
nd) I
sohe
xade
cane
(and
) Dim
ethi
cone
Phen
yl T
rimet
hico
ne
C30
-45
Alky
l Met
hico
ne (a
nd)
C30
-45
Ole
fin
Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne (a
nd)
Dim
ethi
cone
Cro
sspo
lym
er
133When used in combination enhances smoothness.*Indicates XIAMETER® brand product.
Product Selection Table for Colorant Formulations Select the most important features and benefits, then move across the table to identify your best solution.
Silicone FamilySilicone
Polyether Amino Silicone FluidsAmino Silicone
EmulsionsSilicone
ElastomerSilicone
Resin
Dow Corning® brand Product1 OFX
-019
3 Fl
uid*
8500
C
ondi
tioni
ng A
gent
2-20
78 F
luid
2-85
66 A
min
o Fl
uid
MEM
-094
9 Em
ulsi
on*
MEM
-817
7 Em
ulsi
on*
9040
Silic
one
El
asto
mer
Ble
nd
RSN
-074
9 R
esin
*
Features Silicone content 100% 100% 100% 100% 36% 14% 100% 100%
Suggested use level 1-3% 1-2% 1-3% 1-3% 2-6% 5-12% 1-3% 1-3%
PermanentColorant Benefits
No impact on pH n n n n
No impact on viscosity n • n
Ease of application/spreadability n n n
Improves initial color depth n n n
Reduces loss of color depth (after shampooing)
n n • • n
Reduces loss of color depth (after UV exposure)
n
Reduces loss of redness (after UV exposure)
n
Semi-PermanentColorant Benefits
Ease of application/spreadability n n • n •
Shine and softness n • n
Improves initial color depth n • n
Reduces loss of color depth (after shampooing)
• n • n • n
Reduces loss of redness (after shampooing)
• • • • • n
Reduces loss of color depth (after UV exposure)
• n • • • n
Reduces loss of redness (after UV exposure)
• • n
Color CareHair Rinses
Color protection (Shampoo)
Color protection (Conditioner)
INCI Nomenclature
PEG
-12
Dim
ethi
cone
Bis
(C13
-15
Alko
xy) P
G-A
mod
imet
hico
ne
Amin
opro
pyl P
heny
l Trim
ethi
cone
Amod
imet
hico
ne
Amod
imet
hico
ne (a
nd) C
etrim
oniu
m C
hlor
ide
(and
) Trid
ecet
h-12
Amod
imet
hico
ne (a
nd) C
12-1
4 Se
c-Pa
reth
-7
(and
) C12
-14
Sec-
Pare
th-5
Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne (a
nd) D
imet
hico
ne
Cro
sspo
lym
er
Cyc
lope
ntas
iloxa
ne (a
nd)
Trim
ethy
lsilo
xysi
licat
e
n Excellent Fit • Good FitNote: Blank indicates benefit not yet tested or found.
For a full list of products that offer color protection benefits in shampoos, rinse and leave-in conditioners, refer to pages 6-7, 8-9 and 10-11 respectively.
1All products are Dow Corning® brand except as noted.
*Indicates XIAMETER® brand product.
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