Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 65997-17-3
- EC No.
- 266-046-0
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Composition
Ingredient w/w% Calcium Sodium Borosilicate 100% UV Performance Boosting (3% use level): SPF improvement
Formulation Process SPF Percent Boosted Inorganic UV Filters, Post Add 59% Inorganic UV Filters, In Process 36% Absorbance Curves:
Inorganic UV Filters, 3% Use Level
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Product Overview
Luxsil® AL Free are hollow microspheres that are non-porous and do not absorb oils which helps in detackifying. It provides a light powdery feel with exceptional lubricity, soft focus properties, SPF Boosting capability, enhanced flow and spreading abilities. Luxsil imparts a smooth, creamy like feel and improves application properties.
- Benefits
- Non-whitening on the skin
- High Slip
- Non-absorbent
- Soft Focus
- UV performance boosting properties
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Use Level
- 1-10%
- Suggested Applications
- Skincare
- Suncare
- Color Cosmetics
- Formulating Guidelines
- Use Level: 1-10%
- Can be added prior to or after emulsification.
- Can be added to the oil or the water phase.
- Incompatible with carbomer at high powder (>3%) use levels
- Not recommended for foaming systems
- Compatible with colorants
- Not heat sensitive
- Not shear sensitive
Properties
- Physical Form
- Physical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Average Particle Size | 9-13 | μm | — |
| Compressibility | min. 10,000 | psi | — |
| Bulk Density | 3.4 | g/in³ | — |
| True Density | 1.05-1.15 | g/cc | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Compatibility
No known incompatibility with packaging materials
- SEM Image
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Handling
Luxsil® AL Free can be stored at room temperature in an appropriate container tightly sealed.