Prototype Formulations

Household Care Products

Solvent-Free Cream Formulation
for Furniture Care Polishes

Solvent-Free Cream
Description
A low-active-level formulation that gives a cost-efficient product with good gloss.

Ingredient Wt. %
XIAMETER MEM-1652 Emulsion
® 1
3.2
XIAMETER® MEM-0600 Emulsion2 1.0
Carnauba Wax Emulsion (10%)3 2.2 (17)
Water 83.4
Acrylic Thickener (2% solvent)4 10.0 (7)
Dimethylamino Ethanol5 0.2
1
Promotes gloss and ease of use.
2
Provides excellent color enhancement with good durability.
3
Gives a hard, durable film with good shine.
4
Example: Carbopol ETD 2001 polyacrylic acid polymer; imparts desired viscosity and stability.
5
Part of the thickener system.

Procedure
1. Mix the first three ingredients, then add the water.
2. Add the final two ingredients.
General-Purpose Liquid Formulation
for Furniture Care Polishes

General-Purpose Liquid
Description
The combination of solvent and pine oil will give some cleaning ability, while the silicone fluid and wax
impart color and gloss.

Ingredient Wt. %
Part A
Carnauba Wax1 0.5 (21)
XIAMETER® PMX-200 Silicone Fluid, 350 cSt2 4.0
Crill™ 3 354 0.6 (9)
Crillet™ 5 356 2.2 (9)
Low Aromatic Solvent 160 at 190ºC (374ºF)7 4.0 (12/20)
Pine Oil8 1.0
Part B
Water 87.7
1
Gives a hard, durable film with good shine, but is hard to buff.
2
Promotes gloss and ease of use.
3
Crill is a trademark of Croda International.
4
Nonionic emulsifier, sorbitan tristearate.
5
Crillet is a trademark of Croda International.
6
Nonionic emulsifier, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate.
7
Medium evaporating solvent, used as a carrier for the actives (wax and silicones); has cleaning properties.
8
Aids cleaning ability.

Procedure
1. Heat Part A to 80ºC (176ºF), stirring slowly.
2. Heat Part B to 80ºC (176ºF).
3. Add Part B to Part A with high-shear mixing.
4. Cool to ambient temperature, stirring slowly.
Polish for Glass Formulation for
Household Cleaners and Protectors

Polish for Glass

Description
The silicone coating produced from this formulation makes glass sparkle and allows the coated surface to
be cleaned more easily.

Ingredient Wt. %
Part A
Low Aromatic Solvent 160 at 190oC (374ºF)1 25.0 (12/20)
Oleic Acid2 2.5
Dimethylamino Ethanol3 1.5
XIAMETER® PMX-200 Silicone Fluid, 350 cSt4 4.0

Part B
Water 56.3
Sillitin™ 5 Z.896 10.0 (15)

Part C
Cellulose Thickener7 0.7 (14)
1
Medium-evaporating solvent; used as a carrier for the actives (silicones); has cleaning properties.
2
Reacts with dimethylamino ethanol to form a salt that acts as an emulsifier.
3
Reacts with oleic acid to form a salt that acts as an emulsifier.
4
Aids buffing; makes future cleaning easier.
5
Sillitin is a trademark of Hoffman Mineral.
6
Quartz/kaolin powder; removes debris attached to the glass and absorbs oily deposits.
7
Hydroxyethyl cellulose; gives desired consistency and stability to the formulation.

Procedure
1. Mix Part A in an auxiliary vessel with low-speed stirring.
2. Mix Part B in the main vessel with high shear.
3. Add Part A to Part B under high shear, then add Part C.
Cleaner for Microwave Exterior Formulation for
Household Cleaners and Protectors

Cleaner for Microwave Exterior

Description
The silicone surfactant helps the wetting action, which promotes stain removal when applied with a clean-
ing cloth or paper towel.

Ingredient Wt. %
Water 87.5
Isopropanol1 7.0
Dowanol™ 2 PM3 5.0 (11)
XIAMETER® OFX-0258 Fluid4 0.5
1
Solvent to assist cleaning.
2
Dowanol is a trademark of The Dow Chemical Company.
3
Propylene glycol methyl ether; fast-evaporating solvent to remove general dirt.
4
Wetting and cleaning agent.

Procedure
1. Mix the ingredients in the order listed with low-speed stirring.
Polish for Metal and Painted Surfaces Formulation for
Household Cleaners and Protectors

Polish for Metal and Painted Surfaces

Description
A polish that is suitable for use on a variety of unlacquered surfaces to remove oxidation. Different
silicones can be incorporated depending on requirements.

Ingredient Wt. %
Part A
Low Aromatic Solvent 160 at 190ºC (374ºF)1 20.0 (12/20)
Low Aromatic Solvent 200 at 250ºC (482ºF)2 5.0 (12/20)
Crill™ 3 44 0.5 (9)
Pine Oil5 1.2
Silicone6 3.0

Part B
Water 49.4
Crillet™ 7 48 1.3 (9)
Sillitin™ 9 Z.8610 7 (15)
Diafil™ 11 82012 6 (19)
Diafil™ 83012 6 (19)

Part C
Cellulose Thickener13 0.6 (14)
1
Medium-evaporating solvent, used as a carrier for the actives (silicones); has cleaning properties.
2
Slow-evaporating solvent, used as a carrier for the actives (silicones); has cleaning properties.
3
Crill is a trademark of Croda International.
4
Nonionic surfactant, sorbitan monoole.
5
Wetting agent; assists cleaning.
6
XIAMETER® PMX-200 Silicone Fluid, 50 cSt, for lubricity, ease of use; or
Dow Corning® 3527 Release Agent, for protection; or
Dow Corning® 203 Fluid, if the polished metal is to be lacquered or painted.
7
Crillet is a trademark of Croda International.
8
Nonionic surfactant, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate.
9
Sillitin ia a trademark of Hoffman Mineral.
10
A quartz/kaolin powder, for removing oxidized paintwork and very minor surface blemishes; aids leveling of the polish film during buffing.
11
Diafil is a trademark of CR Minerals Co.
12
Diatomaceous earth amorphous silica powders having slightly different particle size;
both are used for removing oxidized paintwork and minor surface blemishes.
13
Hydroxyethyl cellulose to give desired consistency and stability to the formulation.

Procedure
1. Mix Part A in the order listed with low-shear stirring in an auxiliary vessel.
2. Mix Part B in the order listed with high-shear stirring in the main vessel.
3. Add Part A to Part B under high shear, then add Part C.
Paste Wax Formulation for
Shoe Care Polishes

Paste Wax
Description
Silicone wax helps provide a durable, protective film, with the fluid contributing to the degree of shine and
ensuring easier and faster buffing.

Ingredient Wt. %
XIAMETER® PMX-200 Silicone Fluid, 350 cSt1 4.0
Carnauba Wax 2 8.0 (21)
Rocsol™ 3 C4 2.0 (9)
Dow Corning® 2-5088 Wax5 2.0
Low Aromatic Solvent 160 at 190ºC (374ºF)6 84.0 (12/20)
1
Promotes gloss and ease of use.
2
Gives a hard, durable film with good shine, but is hard to buff.
3
Rocsol is a trademark of Fleming Technical.
4
Provides gloss and a paste-forming ability.
5
Provides protection and gloss.
6
Medium-evaporating solvent; used as a carrier for the actives (wax and silicones); has cleaning properties.

Procedure
1. Melt the ingredients together with slow-speed stirring.
2. Cool to 46-49ºC (115-120ºF) and fill.
Polish for Plastic and Rubber Surfaces Formulation for
Household Cleaners and Protectors

Polish for Plastic and Rubber Surfaces

Description
A polish that can be used on many types of surfaces, from painted metal to plastic garden furniture, to give
enhanced appearance and protection.

Ingredient Wt. %
Water 82.4
XIAMETER® MEM-1015 Emulsion PS1 3.2
XIAMETER® MEM-1652 Emulsion2 11.9
XIAMETER® OFX-0258 Fluid3 0.5
Propylene Glycol4 1.0
Cellulose Thickener5 1.0 (14)
1
Promotes high gloss and ease of use.
2
Promotes gloss and ease of use.
3
Wetting and cleaning agent.
4
Slow-evaporating water miscible solvent; assists to deposit a uniform film.
5
Hydroxyethyl cellulose; gives desired consistency and stability to the formulation.

Procedure
1. Mix the ingredients in the order listed with low-speed stirring.
In addition to the variety of XIAMETER® brand materials
showcased in this formulation guide, Dow Corning
Corporation also offers a wide variety of Dow Corning®
brand specialty silicone material and service options as
well as other silicon-based materials available to help
you keep your innovative edge in the marketplace. Visit
dowcorning.com to learn more about the many additional
silicone and silicon-based options available to you from
Dow Corning.

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