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Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Benefits
- Spherical shape and narrow particle size distribution
- Easy to formulate
- Provides a silky smooth, non-drying skin feel
- Mattifying effect
- Reduces tackiness in sunscreen formulations
- Consistent avalitv. alobally available
Using a patented manufacturing process, Evonik now offers a derived mineral ingredient that allows for a spherical particle shape, a controlled pore size, and narrow particle distribution. Since these parameters are now controlled during the precipitation process, the resulting particles are much more consistent than traditional precipitated products. This combination of properties exhibits numerous benefits in cosmetics applications, such as skincare, leave on, sunscreen, decorative cosmetics as well as AP/DEO products.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Use Level
- 1 - 15 %
- Product Applications
SPHERILEX® 10 PC as a sensory additive improves the skin feel significantly and provides a unique, silky-smooth, and non-drying skin feel. As a compacting aid it improves the cake strength and prevents it from flaking. It can absorb excess sebum making skin appear velvety and matte. When used in hair care formulations such as dry shampoos or hair styling formulations, it results in voluminous yet natural-looking hair.
Properties
- Appearance
- White powder consisting of spherical particles
- Physico-Chemical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Dynamic Void Volume (at 10 MPa) | 52 | cc/100g | — |
| Sieve Residue (45µm, Spray) | max. 1.0 | % | ISO 3262-19 |
| Pathogenic Bacteria | Absence | — | P.a; Salm; E accord. to USP & EP |
| Total Yeasts and Molds Count | max. 100 | cfu/g | accord. to USP & EP |
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count | max. 100 | cfu/g | accord. to USP & EP |
| Particle Size (d50, Coulter LS) | 8.0 - 12.0 | — | ISO 13320-1 |
| pH Value (5% in water) | 6.5 - 8.5 | — | ISO 787-9 |
| Loss on Drying (2h at 105°C) | max. 7.0 | % | ISO 787-2 |
Regulatory & Compliance
Safety & Health
- Product Safety
SPHERILEX® 10 PC is not a hazardous material based on the available toxicological data and according to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) and regional regulations (e.g., EU-CLP Ordinance). SPHERILEX® 10 PC is neither a colorant, UV absorber nor preservative and is not restricted for the use in cosmetic products according to the EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC 1223/2009)
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
25 Kg Bag
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 months
- Storage Conditions
Our silica products are inert and extremely stable chemically. However, due to their high specific surface area, they can absorb moisture and volatile organic compounds from the surrounding atmosphere. Therefore, we recommend storing the products in sealed containers in a dry, cool place, and removed from volatile organic substances. Even if a product is stored under these conditions, after a longer period it can still pick up ambient moisture over time, which could lead to its exceeding the specified moisture content. For this reason, our recommended use-by date is 24 months after date of manufacture. Product more than 24 months old should be tested for moisture content before use in order to make certain that it is still suitable for the