Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 9010-92-8
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Highlights
- Allows reduced amount of UV filters in formulation
- Excellent for esthetically pleasing formulations
- Boosts protection across the UVA/UVB spectrum
- Potential reduction in irritation caused by actives
- Useful for wide variety of cosmetic products using either inorganic or organic UV filters
- Excellent for water-resistant formulations
- Non-irritating, non-toxic, non-photosensitizing
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Use Level
- 1 - 5 (polymer solids 1 - 5.5 as is)
- Recommended Applications
SunSpheres™ SPF Boosters can be used in a wide range of sun care and daily wear SPF products containing UV active ingredients:
- Organic and inorganic UVA and UVB actives
- Oil-in-water, water-in-oil and water-in-silicone systems
- Cold- and hot-processable systems
- Low viscosity spray systems
- Cream and lotion formulations
- Stick formulations, lip balms
- Makeup (foundation, BB creams, etc.)
- Recommended Usage
- SunSpheres™ Powder, as supplied, is in the form of agglomerates, which must be broken down in the final formulation to liberate the primary SunSpheres™ SPF Booster particles. To break down the agglomerates, a high shear process, such as homogenization is recommended.
- SunSpheres™ Powder is best incorporated either in the aqueous phase or the oil phase prior to forming the emulsion. Formulations with SunSpheres™ Powder should include homogenization during processing and the addition of heat. Heating to 50°C facilitates processing.
- SunSpheres™ Powder is easy to formulate with, and widely compatible, with both organic and inorganic UV actives, including in water resistant formulas, and commonly used ingredients in a wide range of sun care products (O/W, W/O, W/Si, low viscosity pumps, creams and lotions, stick formulations).
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- White powder
- Typical Properties
- Microbiological Values
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Loose Bulk Density | 0.220 - 0.320 | g/cmᶟ | DOWB 508003 |
| Residual Styrene | Pass | — | CTG 1347 |
| Residual Total Acrylates | Pass | — | CTG 1347 |
| Water Content | 0.00 - 3.00 | wt% | CTG 0015 |
| Screens (Through 100 Mesh) | 85.0 - 100.0 | % | CTG 70032 |
| Screens (Through 60 Mesh) | 98.0 - 100.0 | % | CTG 70032 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Candida albicans | Absent | per g | DOWB5080 45 |
| Gram Negative Bacteria | Absent | per g | DOWB5080 45 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Absent | per g | DOWB5080 45 |
| Aerobic Plate Count | max. 100 | CFU/g | DOWB5080 45 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 900 days
- Usable Life and Storage
No special conditions are required for the storage of SunSpheres™ Powder, but the material should be kept in the absence of humidity.