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Dow DOWSIL FZ-3196 Fluid is a high-quality volatile alkyl methyl silicone fluid in the DOWSIL series, designed for personal care formulations such as skin care, sun care, color cosmetics and hair care. With caprylyl methicone as the core component, it features moderate volatility, excellent spreadability and wide compatibility
Light & Silky Skin Feel - Endows skin with a light and smooth touch, enhancing user experience
Excellent Spreading Performance - Improves formulation application uniformity and smooth extension
Wide Ingredient Compatibility - Good miscibility with silicones, organic oils and natural oils
Moderate Volatility - Moderate evaporation rate, dry skin feel without tightness
Grease & Stickiness Reduction - Reduces formulation greasiness and stickiness, enhancing freshness
Facial Skin Care Products - Lotions, creams, serums, optimizing skin feel and absorption speed
Sun Care Products - Sunscreens, primers, improving spreadability and freshness
Color Cosmetics Base - Liquid foundations, pressed powders, enhancing adherence and long-wear effect
Hair Care Products - Leave-in conditioners, hair oils, improving hair smoothness
Antiperspirant & Deodorant Products - Antiperspirant creams, deodorant lotions, reducing stickiness and enhancing comfort
| Brand | DOW |
| INCI Name | Caprylyl Methicone |
| Chemical Composition | Volatile Alkyl Methyl Silicone |
| Appearance | Colorless to Pale Amber Transparent Liquid |
| Internal Phase Viscosity | 2.9 Centipoise (cP) |
| Non-Volatile Content | 0% |
| Refractive Index | 1.413 |
| Specific Gravity (25℃) | 0.84 |
| Surface Tension | 20.4 mN/m |
| Flash Point (Closed Cup) | 110℃ |
Q1: What is the primary function of DOWSIL FZ-3196 Silicone Oil in formulations?
A: DOWSIL FZ-3196 is a specialty silicone oil designed primarily as a surface modifier and processing aid, offering excellent substrate wetting, foam control, and slip enhancement—particularly in water-based coatings, adhesives, and industrial cleaning systems.
Q2: Is DOWSIL FZ-3196 compatible with common water-based polymer systems?
A: Yes, it demonstrates good compatibility with acrylics, vinyl acetate copolymers, and styrene-butadiene emulsions. It is typically added during the let-down stage and remains stable across a broad pH range (approximately 4–10) without causing coagulation or viscosity instability.
Q3: How should DOWSIL FZ-3196 be incorporated into a formulation?
A: It is generally added neat or pre-diluted in water or a compatible solvent, under moderate agitation. For optimal dispersion and performance, incorporation is recommended after the main polymer phase has been stabilized and before final pH adjustment or thickener addition.
Q4: Does DOWSIL FZ-3196 contribute to film formation or affect dry film properties?
A: While not a film-forming agent itself, it can influence surface characteristics of the dried film—such as gloss uniformity, mar resistance, and tactile feel—without compromising adhesion or flexibility when used at recommended dosage levels.
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