Topical Excipients

• Data Sheet: Dow Corning® Q7-9180 Silicone Fluid (PDF size = 56 KB)
• Product Details:
  • Q7-9180 Silicone Fluid, 0.65 cSt
  • Q7-9180 Silicone Fluid, 1 cSt

• Clear, colorless low viscosity linear siloxane liquid

• High spreadability
• Dry smooth feel
• Non-greasy
• Non-cooling
• Non-occlusive
• Ideal as carrier for actives in skin or sun care applications

• Data Sheet:  Dow Corning® ST-Cyclomethicone 5-NF (PDF size = 68 KB)
• Product Details:  ST Cyclomethicone 5 - NF

• Clear, colorless, volatile polydimethylcyclosiloxane

• Excellent spreading
• Imparts soft silky feel to the skin
• Non-greasy
• Non-cooling
• Reduces tackiness
• Leaves no oily residue or build-up

Regulatory Summary:  

• Technical files available 
• For Dow Corning® ST-Cyclomethicone 5-NF:
  • US Drug Master File: DMF 17718
  • Cyclomethicone NF (National Formulary)
  • Listed on the US Inactive Ingredients (IIG)

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