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Dow Corning® EL-7040 Hydro
Elastomer Blend
FEATURES & BENEFITS INCI Name: Caprylyl Methicone (and) PEG-12 Dimethicone/
 Clear to translucent crosslinked PPG-20 Crosspolymer
silicone-organic elastomer gel
delivered in a silicone carrier fluid APPLICATIONS
 Ability to incorporate water and  Delivery aid for lipophilic actives, including sunscreens
polar materials while maintaining a  Delivery aid for water soluble actives, including Vitamin C, Aloe Vera,
viscous, gel structure caffeine, and SensicalmineTM
 Compatible with a wide range of  Rheology modifier in water based and anhydrous systems
organic ingredients  Can be used in a wide range of personal care products such as skin care, color
 Provides smooth, powdery, non- cosmetics, and sun care
greasy skin feel
 Enhanced spreadability versus
traditional silicone elastomer gels TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Specification Writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing
 Improved organic compatibility
specifications. Please contact your local Dow Corning sales office or your Global
versus traditional silicone
Dow Corning Connection before writing specifications on this product.
elastomer gels
 Ability to create clear systems with
Property Unit Result
organic components
Viscosity at 25ºC (77ºF) cP 275,000 – 975,000
 Enhances aesthetics of anhydrous Non-Volatile Content % 17.5 – 19.5
and water-based formulations Flash Point °C >100
 Provides thickening benefits with Appearance Clear to translucent, colorless to light
organic solvents and in alcohol- amber, no significant particulate.
based systems Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Content % <0.1
 Cold processing Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) Content % <0.1
 Can incorporate up to 75% of
water and up to 40% glycerin DESCRIPTION Formulation Tips
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Dow Corning EL-7040 Hydro  Dow Corning EL-7040 Hydro
Elastomer Blend is a mixture of high Elastomer Blend may be
molecular weight polyglycol-modified formulated into oil-in-water
silicone elastomer in caprylyl emulsions, water-in-silicone
methicone. emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions
and anhydrous products.
HOW TO USE  It may be added to the oil phase or
Disperse the oil phase into silicone phase in an emulsion
Dow Corning EL-7040 Hydro formulation. In some cases, it may
Elastomer Blend using simple mixing. be possible to add Dow Corning
There is no need for post-shearing. EL-7040 Hydro Elastomer Blend
This hydrophilic product offers to the water phase provided
enhanced compatibility with a wide sufficient levels of elastomer and
range of ingredients, both polar and shear are applied to cause a phase
non-polar, along with a caprylyl inversion.
methicone carrier thereby providing a  It may be possible to post-add to
novel form of delivery for other emulsions provided the emulsion
formulation components. Formulations is viscous enough for the
can be made using a cold process. elastomer blend to be dispersed.
 For ease of use, its viscosity may
be reduced by blending with a
compatible solvent (see Table 1).
 It is dispersible in a variety of c. Flow requirements: Will USABLE LIFE AND
liquid oils. depend on how quickly the user STORAGE
 It may be formulated with organic wishes to transfer the silicone When stored at or below 60ºC (104ºF)
oils and silicon-based materials organic elastomer blend from a in the original unopened containers,
with the use of mixers and may be 208 liter (55 gallon) drum into a this product has a usable life of 24
subjected to high shear devices vessel. months from the date of production.
such as homogenizers and 2. Material viscosity in cP (mPa•s)
sonolators. at the application temperature
PACKAGING
 Dow Corning EL-7040 Hydro Dow Corning EL-7040 Hydro
Elastomer Blend may be subjected Elastomer Blend is shear thinning. INFORMATION
to up to 80°C for up to 3 hours. It is the responsibility of the user This product is available in 14 kg pails
When heat is used, the material to determine the effective and 150 kg drums.
should be processed in an enclosed viscosity based on the user’s
vessel to prevent the caprylyl application. Once the material is Samples are available in 0.3 kg tubs.
methicone from volatilizing; the pushed through the pump by the
vessel should be inerted at follower plate and processed in the LIMITATIONS
temperatures over 40ºC (104ºF). pump, the product will shear thin This product is neither tested nor
and process as a lower viscosity represented as suitable for medical or
Processing fluid. pharmaceutical uses.
Dow Corning EL-7040 Hydro 3. Construction material for
Elastomer Blend is a viscous product wetted parts HEALTH AND
that exhibits shear thinning behavior. Stainless steel is recommended but
carbon steel may also be used.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The following information will aid in
the selection of the proper equipment 4. Construction material for seals INFORMATION
and gaskets To support Customers in their product
to use when processing Dow Corning
VITON® or TEFLON® materials safety needs, Dow Corning has an
EL-7040 Hydro Elastomer Blend out
are recommended. Please contact extensive Product Stewardship
of a drum.
Dow Corning for alternatives. organization and a team of Product
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Pump Recommendation
Clean-up (PS&RC) specialists available in each
GRACO BULLDOG® 10:1 Pump
Non-polar organic or silicone solvents area.
with follower plate. For more
information, contact GRACO at are recommended for soaking or
cleaning equipment. For further information, please see our
www.graco.com. Note: GRACO
website, dowcorning.com or consult
offers various models, and other pump
your local Dow Corning
manufacturers may offer similar HANDLING
representative.
equipment equally capable of PRECAUTIONS
processing the material efficiently. PRODUCT SAFETY
Users should work directly with the INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR
LIMITED WARRANTY
pump manufacturer to determine the SAFE USE IS NOT INCLUDED IN INFORMATION – PLEASE
best design for their needs. THIS DOCUMENT. BEFORE READ CAREFULLY
HANDLING, READ PRODUCT The information contained herein is
Customer-specific pump design AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA offered in good faith and is believed to
considerations: SHEETS AND CONTAINER be accurate. However, because
1. Pressure and flow requirements LABELS FOR SAFE USE, conditions and methods of use of our
a. Air supply pressure: Will PHYSICAL AND HEALTH products are beyond our control, this
depend on plant’s air supply HAZARD INFORMATION. THE information should not be used in
capabilities. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA substitution for customer’s tests to
b. Discharge pressure: Will SHEET IS AVAILABLE ON THE ensure that our products are safe,
depend on total pressure DOW CORNING WEBSITE AT effective, and fully satisfactory for the
required to move the silicone DOW CORNING.COM, OR FROM intended end use. Suggestions of use
organic elastomer blend from YOUR DOW CORNING SALES shall not be taken as inducements to
point A to point B. Pressure APPLICATION ENGINEER, OR infringe any patent.
drops due to elevation, DISTRIBUTOR, OR BY CALLING
frictional losses within the DOW CORNING CUSTOMER Dow Corning’s sole warranty is that
piping, fittings, valves, filters, SERVICE. our products will meet the sales
etc., will need to be considered. specifications in effect at the time of
shipment.
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 Table 1: Compatibility with Common Cosmetic Ingredients at Several Ratios

Dow Corning®
Dow Corning Dow Corning® 9045
EL-8050 ID
Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) EL-7040 Hydro Silicone
Silicone Organic
Elastomer Blend Elastomer Blend
Elastomer Blend
Weight Percent Cosmetic Ingredient: 10% 25% 10% 25% 10% 25%
ESTERS:
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C C H H C O
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride C C C C C O
Diisopropyl Adipate C C C H H H
Isopropyl Myristate C C C C C NC
Isodecyl Neopentanoate C C C C O O
FATTY ALCOHOLS/ACIDS:
Lauryl Alcohol C C C C C O
Oleyl Alcohol C C C H O NC
HYDROCARBONS:
Isododecane C C C C H H
Isohexadecane C C C C H H
Isopar L C C C C H H
Mineral Oil C NC C NC H H
HYDROPHILICS:
Water NC NC NC NC NC NC
Ethanol C C C C H NC
Propylene Glycol O O H NC NC NC
SUNSCREEN ACTIVES:
Octyl Methoxycinnamate C C C C H NC
Octylsalicylate C C C C H H
Homosalate C C C C H O
VEGETABLE OILS:
Avocado Oil C NC C NC O NC
Castor Oil O O O NC O NC
Jojoba Oil C NC C NC H NC
Sesame Oil C NC C H O O
Sunflower Oil C H C NC O NC
Dow Corning® MATERIALS:
1501 Fluid H H H H H H
1503 Fluid H H H H H H
2502 Cosmetic Fluid NC NC H NC O NC
2503 Cosmetic Wax O O H NC O O
556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid C C C C H H
593 Fluid H NC H NC H H
5562 Carbinol Fluid C C C H H C
FZ-3196 Fluid C H C C H H
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XIAMETER MATERIALS:
PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 1.5 cSt C H C H H H
PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 100 cSt NC NC NC NC H H
PMX-245 Cyclosiloxane C H C C H H

C = Clear to Slight Haze; H = Hazy; O = Cloudy to Opaque; NC = Not Compatible

Dow Corning is a registered trademark of Dow Corning Corporation.
We help you invent the future is a trademark of Dow Corning Corporation.
XIAMETER is a registered trademark of Dow Corning Corporation.
Viton and Teflon are registered trademarks of E.I Dupont de Nemours and Company.
2013, November 5 Bulldog is a registered trademark of Graco Inc
Form No. 27-1407B-01 ©2012 - 2013 Dow Corning Corporation. All rights reserved.
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