Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- 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
- Benefit Claims
- Characteristics
7 micron sized Silica bead with super high oil absorption.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Application Format
- Sun Care Applications
Properties
- Odor
- Odorless
- Appearance
- White fine powder
- Specifications
- Heavy Metals
- Note
1) Guidelines for setting standards and testing methods for cosmetic products, Silica
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Median Particle Size (1g in IPA) | approx. 6.0 - 9.0 | μm | ISO 13320-1 Beckman Coulter |
Moisture Analysis (at 130℃, 5g) | max. 6 | % | Constant weight method |
Oil Absorption (2.0 - 2.2g, Liquid Paraffin) | approx. 2.1 - 2.6 | ml/g | KS M ISO787-5 |
pH (5g in water (5 - 50)) | approx. 5.0 - 9.0 | - | USP 42 <791> |
SiO₂ Content | min. 98 | % | ¹ KFDA, 2011 |
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Antimony Content | max. 5 | ppm | USP 42 <233>ICP-MS |
Arsenic Content | max. 1 | ppm | USP 42 <233>ICP-MS |
Cadmium Content | max. 5 | ppm | USP 42 <233>ICP-MS |
Lead Content | max. 10 | ppm | USP 42 <233>ICP-MS |
Mercury Content | max. 1 | ppm | KP10 AAS Mercury Analyzer |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Safety & Health
- Toxicology
- The information available on SUNSIL gives no indication of any risk of toxicity, if the application and the concentrations used are as recommended
- Oral toxicity Rat LD50>3,160mg/kg for SiO2
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 Years
- Retest Date
Two years from manufacturing date in a closed container.