Products in Personal Care: Conditioner

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 20cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid commonly used as a base fluid in personal care products due to its excellent spreading characteristics. It is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, and non-greasy. Commercial bulk-polymerized dimethyl silicone fluids, such as XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 20cSt, typically contain trace amounts of impurities.

DOWSIL(TM) AP-8568 Amino Fluid is an aminofunctional polydimethylsiloxane. The organic-like nature of the primary amine groups on amodimethicone causes this silicone polymer to have affinity for hair, which results in a product with benefits such as conditioning, heat protection, and feel.

HydroxySHIELD™ Polymer is an innovative hydroxyamino functionalized silicone that delivers exceptional conditioning of damaged hair surface, restoring hair’s hydrophobic state, providing reduced breakage and ease of styling benefits. Features & Benefits Exceptional conditioning Reduced dry friction Improved wet & dry combing Reduced breakage Long-lasting hydrophobicity Fast drying Ease of styling Improved alignment Color protection Heat protection Non-yellowing in formulation Solvent is readily biodegradable

DOWSIL(TM) CE-7080 Smart Style has a unique cross-linked structure and amino functionality that provides conditioning and styling. It has been designed for leave-in conditioners and hair styling applications such as mousses, hair sprays, creams, and gels. This product provides excellent styling properties such as curl retention, curl memory, and definition. It also provides conditioning benefits such as dry combability and smoothness. Furthermore, this product provides a more flexible hold with a minimal residue feel on hair.

​​A bio-derived & biodegradable cationic cellulosic polymer that can be used as principal conditioning agent or in combination with other conditioning ingredients in conditioners, leave-on products and shampoos. Features & Benefits Provides equivalent hair conditioning to some silicones Enhances dry and wet hair combing especially on damaged hair Restores hair hydrophobicity Reduces hair breakage Improves hair alignment and manageability Enhances silicone deposition on hair especially on damaged hair Provides soft styling benefit (ie. curl retention) in leave-on formulations Ease of formulation – no emulsification needed Enables clear products Acts as rheology modifier Helps increase natural content of formulation

DOWSIL(TM) 9506 Powder is a white, cross-linked, dimethyl polysiloxane elastomer powder for use in skincare, suncare, and color cosmetic applications. Upon application, it provides sebum and oil absorption, a matte finish, and a powdery-light skin feel. Additionally, this product is used as a thickening agent for water-in-oil and water-in-silicone formulations and volatile silicones.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 300,000 cSt is a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane polymer used in personal care applications. The high-molecular-weight dimethicone provides easy combing and detangling for wet or dry hair, and adds softness, smoothness and gloss.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 600,000 cSt is a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane polymer that is primarily used for foam control in nonaqueous processes. In petroleum processing, it provides effective foam control at extremely low dosage levels. This product is also suitable for use in personal care applications. The high-molecular-weight dimethicone provides easy combing and detangling for wet or dry hair and adds softness, smoothness, and gloss.

DOWSIL(TM) 2-2078 Fluid is a liquid amino phenyl silicone resin designed to deliver long lasting shine, heat protection, and color protection in hair care applications. It can also provide straightening enhancement when used in lye relaxers. DOWSIL™ 2-2078 can also improve the substantivity of lip sticks and nail varnishes.

DOWSIL(TM) 8500 Conditioning Agent is an amino glycol copolymer. It combines the substantive conditioning of an amino silicone with the low yellowing and ease of formulation of a silicone glycol. Any hair care application can benefit from the use of this product.

XIAMETER™ MEM-0949 Emulsion is a versatile solution for hair treatment products. Easily incorporated into formulations, this emulsion is water-dilutable, making it convenient to use. It reduces combing time on wet hair and imparts a lightweight effect on dried hair. Ideal for leave-on and styling products, it serves as an exceptional conditioning additive. Additionally, it's suitable for various applications, including perms and colorants, making it a multi-purpose choice.

DOWSIL(TM) CB-3046 Fluid is an optimized blend of silicones specifically developed to provide a variety of benefits in hair care including shine, frizz control, heat protection, curl definition, and improved styling. It has been designed for leave-in conditioners such as creams, lotions, cuticle coats, pomades and non-aerosol sprays.

DOWSIL(TM) PMX-1505 Fluid is a blend of an ultra high viscosity dimethiconol diluted in readily biodegradable carriers in isododecane for use in hair care, skincare, suncare and color cosmetic applications.

SoftCAT™ SK-MH Conditioning Polymer is designed to enhance deposition on skin of fragrance or actives such as occlusive moisturizers (e.g. sunflower seed oil, etc.., …) for bath, shower & hygiene applications. SoftCAT™ SK-MH Conditioning Polymer provides exceptional deposition while enabling to formulate clear body washes.

DOWSIL(TM) PMX-1507 Fluid is an ultra-high viscosity dimethiconol delivered in a volatile dimethicone carrier fluid. In hair applications it provides smoothness, slipperiness, and heat protection. In skin care applications this product provides film barrier properties with a long lasting lubricious and velvety skin feel.

DOWSIL(TM) 3901 Liquid Satin Blend is a mixture of a high molecular weight polymer in dimethicone. This product is a film former as well as a sensory and texture enhancer. It has benefits for hair conditioning, hair protection, and combing in hair care applications, and moisturization and sun protection in skin care applications.

XIAMETER(TM) MEM-1352 Emulsion is a non-ionic emulsion supplied at 60% silicone content. The emulsion contains a blend of ultra-high molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane and high molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane. XIAMETER(TM) MEM-1352 Emulsion delivers conditioning, shine, and sensory benefits in shampoos and conditioners. It can also be used in shower gels to provide emolliency, creamier foam, and a silky smooth after feel on skin.

DOWSIL(TM) 969 Emulsion is a 30% cationic emulsion of an amine functional silicone polymer. The amodimethicone polymer is delivered in an opaque, low viscosity liquid. This emulsion was developed as a conditioning additive for hair care products such as shampoos, conditioners, styling aids and hair colorants. This product provides conditioning benefits on dry and wet hair as well as slipperiness on wet hair. It is also provides heat protection benefits allowing to preserve hair resistance to breakage. DOWSIL 969 Emulsion facilitates styling since it allows to have more aligned hair after blow drying and to reduce the number of iron passes to optimum straightening. It also enables straightened hair to maintain much longer its styling. DOWSIL 969 Emulsion provides good stability with dilution.

DOWSIL(TM) 979 Emulsion is a 50% non-ionic emulsion of an amino functional silicone polymer that delivers superior conditioning in all hair types. It also offers reduced hair breakage, improved color retention, faster blow drying, and enhanced hair feel. DOWSIL(TM) 979 Emulsion is compatible with all conventional surfactant systems including both sulfate and sulfate-free formulations.It can be used across a wide range of product formats includingLiquid shampoosPowder shampoosRinse-off conditionersLeave-in conditionersStyling conditionersHair colorants

XIAMETER(TM) MEM-1785 Emulsion is a 60% anionic emulsion of a high molecular weight dimethiconol for hair care applications. XIAMETER(TM) MEM-1785 Emulsion will improve wet and dry combing and impart a soft and slippery feel to the hair. This product is well suited for 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner products.

DOWSIL(TM) 2502 Cosmetic Fluid is a specialized formulation tailored for skin care, color cosmetics, and hair care applications. It exhibits skin substantivity, offering controlled moisturization for enhanced skin comfort. This fluid uniquely boosts the SPF of both organic and inorganic sunscreens, contributing to effective sun protection. Additionally, it improves shine, is non-comedogenic, and reduces whitening in antiperspirants. Its compatibility with various organic cosmetic ingredients adds versatility to formulations, making DOWSIL(TM) 2502 Cosmetic Fluid an excellent choice for a wide range of beauty and personal care products.

This product delivers light to strong conditioning to hair and controlled deposit of actives. It also enables the formulation of clear shampoos with no build-up on hair and avoids volume-down effects and is recommended for shampoos with submicron particle size silicones or those without silicones. Features & Benefits Substantive to hair and skin Medium to strong conditioning Enables deposition of silicone Minimal build-up on hair, volume friendly Hair repair Split end mending from anionic and amphoteric shampoo systems Can be formulated into clear shampoo systems Can be formulated into opacified shampoo systems

DOWSIL(TM) 5-7113 Silicone Quat Microemulsion is a 22% nonionic emulsion containing a quaternized amino-functional silicone polymer. This formulation is designed as a conditioning additive for hair care products, including shampoos, conditioners, and styling aids. The product facilitates easy formulation and maintains stability upon dilution.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-1418 Fluid is a blend of an ultra-high viscosity polydimethicone in an intermediate viscosity dimethicone. This product provides enhanced wet and dry combing and hair conditioning benefits. It is used in hair care, skin care, sun care, color cosmetics, and antiperspirant/deodorant applications.

DOWSIL(TM) CE-1391 BA Emulsion is a dimethyl silicone emulsion specifically designed for hair care. It does not contain any ingredients of animal origin, making it suitable for those following a vegan lifestyle. Additionally, this product is non-GMO. The benefits of using this product include hair conditioning and frizz control.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 500,000 cSt is a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane polymer that is primarily used for foam control in nonaqueous processes. In petroleum processing, it provides effective foam control at extremely low dosage levels. This product is also suitable for use in personal care applications. The high-molecular-weight dimethicone provides easy combing and detangling for wet or dry hair and adds softness, smoothness, and gloss.

AMMONYX® MO operates as a myristamine oxide, functioning as a cleansing agent, foam stabilizer, and viscosity builder in personal care and h&i products. This amphoteric surfactant is suitable for high-viscosity formulations and finds applications in various markets, including agricultural solutions, home care, institutional and industrial cleaning, personal care, and vehicle care.

AMMONYX® 4B is a substantive ammonium quaternary used in applications such as hair conditioners, rinses, mousses, creams, and lotions. It fulfills the functions of enhancing skin feel and acting as a textile antistatic agent. It finds relevance in the personal care and industrial product markets.

MAPROSYL® 30-MP is a mild, soap-like detergent renowned for its outstanding wetting and foaming characteristics. MAPROSYL® 30-MP delivers efficient detergency and good rinsing properties, displaying compatibility with anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants. This product is particularly suited for apac formulations.

AMMONYX® CETAC serves as a cationic surfactant employed in hair conditioners, skin creams, and lotions to deliver conditioning and softening benefits. It is also multifunctional, working as a skin-feel enhancer, textile antistatic agent, and adjuvant. Its applications span a wide range, including 2-in-1 shampoo, automatic dishwashing detergents, body wash, creams and lotions, dairy cleaners, degreasers, detanglers, and more. Notably, it is kosher-certified, preservative-free, and sulfate-free.

MAPROSYL® 30-B is a mild detergent derived from natural fatty acids and n-methyl glycine (sarcosine). It's cold-processable and soap-like, with excellent wetting and foaming properties. It's versatile in various applications, including detergency, and can work alongside anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants.

STEPANQUAT® GA 90 is a quaternary compound utilized as a conditioning agent in hair conditioners, skin care products, and household and industrial fabric softeners. It's derived from natural and plant-based sources, bio-based, and suitable for applications such as body washes, detanglers, fabric softeners, facial cleansers, hair conditioners, hair styling products, and textile softeners.

AMMONYX® MCO serves as an amphoteric surfactant, functioning as a cleansing agent, foam booster, and viscosity builder in personal care and h&i cleaning products. Its roles span 2 in 1 shampoo, automatic dishwashing detergents, body wash, carwash automatic, carwash hand, facial cleansers, fine fabric wash, floor cleaners, and more.

STEPANQUAT® Helia is a modern hair conditioning agent with hair-friendly and environmentally-friendly attributes. This mild, naturally-derived cationic surfactant is perfect for hair conditioners and skincare products. It imparts excellent wet and dry combability to hair, along with detangling and a soft, conditioned feel. Moreover, it provides substantive conditioning without causing buildup. In skincare applications, it delivers a unique, soft, conditioned skin feel and emulsification for oil-in-water (o/w) emulsions.

STEPANQUAT® Care Base is a conditioning agent with good conditioning performance. It can be used from 5% with excellent formulation stability, and can be easily dispersed in water, with a cold process. Its main characteristics are: giving viscosity, softness and smoothness to wet and dry hair.