Prototype Formulation for Car Polish0 pages

Automotive

Prototype Formulation for Car Polish
Auto Care Formulation Information
Polish

Description

Formulation reference: PW-350

The combination of silicone fluids and a silicone resin gives an
easy-to-use polish product that resists weathering. This product also
features excellent gloss and color.
Ingredient

Weight (%)

Trade Name/Supplier

Phase A
1. Low aromatic solvent 160/190°C

14.0

2. Low aromatic solvent 200/250°C

10.0

Exxon Chemicals Ltd.
Shell Chemicals Ltd.
Exxon Chemicals Ltd.
Shell Chemicals Ltd.

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3. XIAMETER PMX-200 Silicone Fluid,
350 cSt

1.2

Dow Corning Corporation

4. XIAMETER® PMX-200 Silicone Fluid,
1,000 cSt

0.6

Dow Corning Corporation

5. Dow Corning® 3527 Release Agent

1.6

Dow Corning Corporation

6. Dow Corning® 2-5088 Wax

1.5

Dow Corning Corporation

Phase B
7. Water

57.0

8. ALCAnTM SF7

12.4

Alcan Chemicals

9. CRoDAMETTM T8

1.3

Croda Ltd.

10. Cellulose thickener

0.9

Hercules Ltd.

Procedure
1. Heat Phase A ingredients to 70°C in an auxiliary vessel using
low shear.
2. Add ingredients 7-9 to the main vessel, heating to 70°C with
low shear.
3. Slowly add ingredient 10 and stir until dispersed.
4. Add Phase A and Phase B with high shear.
5. Cool to ambient temperature.
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