Technical Data Sheet
DOWSIL™ 5-7113 Silicone Quat Microemulsion
INCI Name: Silicone Quaternium-16 (and) Undeceth-11 (and) Butyloctanol (and)
Undeceth-5
Features & • Nonionic microemulsion
Benefits • Clear formulations possible
• Heat protection
• Color protection
• Hair volume
• Reduced static
• Hair fiber alignment
• Shine
• Reduced drying time
• Reduction of hair dryness
• Reduction of hair breakage
• Hair slipperiness and smoothness
• Enhanced wet and dry combing
Applications • Shampoos
• Rinse-off and leave-in conditioners
• Styling products
Typical Properties
Specification Writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.
Property Unit Result
Appearance Translucent to transparent
Physical form Liquid
Silicone content %w/w ~22
Viscosity at 25°C mm2/s 10
Emulsifier type Nonionic
pH 6–8
Suitable diluent Water
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Description DOWSIL™ 5-7113 Silicone Quat Microemulsion is a 22% nonionic emulsion of a
quaternized amino- functional silicone polymer. This emulsion was developed as a
conditioning additive for hair care products such as shampoos, conditioners and styling
aids. The product provides easy formulation and dilution stability.
Benefits DOWSIL™ 5-7113 Silicone Quat Microemulsion delivers multiple benefits in hair care
applications. It provides excellent wet and dry conditioning with added benefits of volume,
shine, reduced drying time, color protection, heat protection and reduction of hair breakage.
How to Use To optimize the dispersion of DOWSIL™ 5-7113 Silicone Quat Microemulsion into the final
formulation, it is recommended to add it slowly at the end of the formulating procedure at a
temperature below 40°C (104°F) with continuous mixing or stirring.
Recommended use levels for shampoo, conditioner and styling products is from 2 to 8%.
Handling PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SAFE USE IS NOT INCLUDED IN
Precautions THIS DOCUMENT. BEFORE HANDLING, READ PRODUCT AND SAFETY DATA SHEETS
AND CONTAINER LABELS FOR SAFE USE, PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARD
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CONSUMER.DOW.COM, OR FROM YOUR DOW SALES APPLICATION ENGINEER, OR
DISTRIBUTOR, OR BY CALLING DOW CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Usable Life and When stored between 5°C and 40°C in the original unopened containers, this product has a
Storage shelf life of 18 months. Protect from freezing.
Packaging Multiple packaging sizes are available for this product.
Information
Limitations This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical
uses.
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Environmental Stewardship organization and a team of product safety and regulatory compliance
Information specialists available in each area.
For further information, please see our website, consumer.dow.com or consult your local
Dow representative.
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