Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

DOW DOWSIL ES-5600 Silicone Glycerol Emulsifier

DOW DOWSIL ES-5600 Silicone Glycerol Emulsifier is a high-performance, nonionic silicone-based emulsifier from Dow’s DOWSIL ES series. It enables stable oil-in-water emulsions with glycerol and silicone fluids, offering excellent compatibility, low viscosity, and skin-feel enhancement for personal care formulations like lotions and creams.
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Features Of DOW DOWSIL ES-5600 Silicone Glycerol Emulsifier

  1. Highly stable silicone-in-water emulsion with excellent shelf life and freeze-thaw resistance.

  2. Enables uniform dispersion of dimethicone and other volatile/non-volatile silicones in aqueous systems.

  3. Low-foaming formulation compatible with anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants.

  4. Provides skin-feel enhancement and improved spreadability in rinse-off and leave-on personal care products.

  5. Compliant with major cosmetic regulatory frameworks including EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

Typical Applications Of DOW DOWSIL ES-5600 Silicone Glycerol Emulsifier

  1. Shampoos and conditioners for improved wet combing and dry softness.

  2. Body washes and liquid soaps for silky after-feel and reduced residue.

  3. Hand sanitizers and alcohol-based gels to mitigate skin dryness and enhance moisturization.

  4. Facial cleansers and micellar waters for gentle cleansing and surface conditioning.

  5. Makeup removers and biphasic cleansers for efficient silicone oil solubilization.

Specifications Of DOW DOWSIL ES-5600 Silicone Glycerol Emulsifier

Chemical TypeSilicone glycerol emulsifier (non-ionic)
Product FormOpaque white to off-white liquid
AppearanceHomogeneous, pourable emulsion
pH (1% aqueous solution, 25°C)5.0–7.0
Active Content (wt%)40–44%
Viscosity (mPa·s, Brookfield RV, #2 spindle, 20 rpm, 25°C)1,500–3,500
Primary ApplicationsPersonal care emulsions, rinse-off & leave-on formulations
Key FeaturesPre-emulsified, ready-to-use, cold-process compatible


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