Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 112945-52-5, 60676-86-0
- EC No.
- 231-545-4, 262-373-8, 310-060-2
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Benefits
- High Oil Absorption
- Soft Focus
- UV performance boosting properties
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Application Format
- Use Level
- 1 - 10%
- Applications
- Skincare
- Sun Care
- Color Cosmetics
- Formulation Guidelines
- Use Level: 1-10%
- Can be added prior to emulsification or after emulsification
- Can be added to the oil or the water phase
- When creating a gel, disperse powder before neutralizing
- No known incompatibilities with colorants
- Can be homogenized
- Will lower pH when added to water
Properties
- Appearance
- Fine white powder
- Typical Properties
- Composition
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Average Particle Size | 14 | µm | — |
| Oil Absorption | 230 | ml/100 g | — |
| pH | 4 - 6 | — | — |
| Shape | Spherical | — | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Silica | 100 | w/w% | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Technical Information
Soft Focus Effect: Wrinkle visualization
5% use level, versus bare skin
51% reduction in coarse lines areaUV Performance Boosting (3% use level): SPF improvement
Formulation Process SPF Percent Boosted Inorganic UV Filters, Post Add 180% Inorganic UV Filters, In Process 106% Organic UV Filters, Post Add 48% Organic UV Filters, In Process 48% Absorbance Curves:
Inorganic UV Filters, 3% Use Level
Organic UV Filters, 3% Use Level
UV Performance Boosting (1% use level): SPF improvement
Formulation Process SPF Percent Boosted Inorganic UV Filters, Post Add 135% Inorganic UV Filters, In Process 17% Organic UV Filters, Post Add 3% Organic UV Filters, In Process 64% Absorbance Curves:
Inorganic UV Filters, 1% Use Level
Organic UV Filters, 1% Use Level
- SEM Image
- Compatibility
- No known incompatibilities with packaging
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
Spheron LP-230 can be stored at room temperature in an appropriate container tightly sealed.