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
Features & Benefits
- Benefits
- Soft, creamy feel
- Moderate oil absorption
- UV performance boosting properties
- Transparent on skin
- Hollow particle
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- 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 | 1 - 5 | µm | — |
| Oil Absorption | 40 | ml/100 g | — |
| pH | 4.5 - 7 | — | — |
| Shape | Spherical | — | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Silica | 100 | w/w% | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- UV Performance Boosting (3% use level)
SPF improvement
Formulation Process SPF Percent Boosted Inorganic UV Filters, Post Add 77% Inorganic UV Filters, In Process 29% Organic UV Filters, Post Add 54% Organic UV Filters, In Process 36% 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 114% Inorganic UV Filters, In Process 29% Organic UV Filters, Post Add 260% Organic UV Filters, In Process 58% 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
Silica Balloon BA-4 can be stored at room temperature in an appropriate container tightly sealed.