SolAmaze Natural solution

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SolAmaze® Natural solution is a novel bio-based, biodegradable product, containing a film-forming polymer that offers superior water resistance and pleasing aesthetics for high SPF emulsion sunscreens. SolAmaze® Natural solution is globally approved and was developed to maintain the performance of leading synthetic polymers while reducing the persistence in the environment.

INCI Name: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate

Functions: Film Former

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin

Benefit Claims: Aesthethic Enhancement, Ease of Formulation, Film Forming, Light Feel, SPF Enhancement, Sun Protection, Water Repellency

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Naturally Derived, Organic, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Product Background

When formulating high performing sunscreens, formulators have learned to fully trust synthetic ingredients providing outstanding water-resistance and pleasant consumer esthetics. However, these ingredients, often based on petrochemically derived raw materials, are under scrutiny from NGOs and the media for their persistence in the environment and arguable sustainability. Regardless of the scientific facts they tend to sensationalize the microplastic discussion rather than promote good science. Due to this trend in the market, consumers are demanding more sustainable product solutions while the performance must be at least equivalent.

Product Highlights
Features Benefits
Film fornmation

Proven water resistance and SPF retention at low use levels

Esthetics

Lightweight feel during and after application

Liquid polymer supplied as 60% active

Easy to incorporate into emulsion sunscreen formulations

Globally accepted INCI name

Useful in a wide range of systems and suitable for use in all regions

Applications & Uses

Suggested Use Level
2-5% (Sun protection), 2-3% (SPF daily wear moisturizer), 1-5% (Anhydrous sunscreen sticks), 2-5% (Tinted sunscreens), 1-10% (Color cosmetics), 1-5% (Creams and lotions)
Recommended Applications
  • Traditional organic sunscreens up to SPF50+
  • Fully mineral sunscreen formulations;
  • Anhydrous sunscreen sticks
  • Daily wear moisturizer with SPF
  • Color cosmetics
  • Face, body, hand and foot creams and lotions.
Formulation Guidelines
  • Supplied as a 60% liquid solution, SolAmaze® Natural polymer is easily dispersed in the oil phase of oil-in-water emulsions and is easy to work with in lab and large-scale manufacturing settings.
  • It requires no heat or neutralization and can be used in either hot or cold emulsification processes.
  • The material can be used at typical sunscreen formulation pH ranging from 4 to 8.
  • SolAmaze® Natural polymer has an estimated HLB of 4-5 and it is possible that the polymer can interact with the HLB-based emulsification system and should be taken into consideration for calculations.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Amber liquid
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (at 25°C)3000 - 12000cps
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride38 - 42%
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Polymer Active58 - 62%
Note

The specification values are preliminary and may be subject to change in the future.

Technical Details & Test Data

Compatibility

Sunscreen actives

SolAmaze® Natural polymer performs well in the typical sunscreen formulations and has excellent compatibility with commonly used sunscreen actives, including Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octisalate), Homosalate, Octocrylene, Avobenzone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate), Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.

Other

SolAmaze® Natural polymer is compatible with a wide range of commonly used biodegradable rheology modifiers and emulsion stabilizers such as Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate (Structure® XL starch), Dehydroxanthan Gum (Amaze® XT polymer) and Modified Potato Starch (Structure® SolanaceTM starch), as well as synthetic ingredients such as Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, and other frequently used thickeners and polymeric emulsifiers.

Biodegradability

The biodegradability of SolAmaze® Natural polymer was assessed using the OECD 301D ready biodegradation screening test. The pass-level of this test allowing a ready biodegradation classification is set at 60% and must be reached within the 28-day test period. River water was used as inoculum to assess the biodegradation potential. SolAmaze® Natural polymer is classified readily biodegradable after passing the OECD 301D test at day 28.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Store at less than 45°C. Mix before use.