SUNSIL 20

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Silica

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Absorbent,

Sebum Absorber,

Sensory Additive

CAS No.

112945-52-5, 60676-86-0

EC No.

231-545-4, 262-373-8, 310-060-2

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Sensory Modifiers,

Texturizers & Fillers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Compatibility,

Effective Oil Absorbent,

Enhanced Water Binding,

Good Transparency,

Mattifying Effect,

Moisturizing,

Rapid Absorption,

Sebum Absorption,

Sensory Enhancement,

Shine Enhancing,

Silky Feel,

Smooth Texture,

Spreadability

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Natural,

Organic,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Characteristics

2 micron sized Silica bead with high oil absorption, which provides transparency.

Benefits of Lipophilic Powder in Skin Care

• Selective Sebum Absorption
• Fast Absorption
• Thickener Compatibility
• Spread
• No Balling up

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Color Cosmetics,

Skin Care,

Sun Care

Application Format

Leave On,

Powder

Color Cosmetic Applications

Foundation

Skin Care Applications

Body Powder

Sun Care Applications

After Sun Products

Properties

Physical Form

Beads,

Powder,

Solid

Odor

Odorless

Appearance

White fine powder

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Median Particle Size (1g in IPA)	approx. 1.0 - 3.0	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. 0.9 - 1.3	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

Heavy Metals

	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

Note

¹⁾ Guidelines for setting standards and testing methods for cosmetic products, Silica

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

COSMOS,

ECOCERT,

FDA Compliant,

Organic Certified

Technical Details & Test Data

Plastic Micro Beads Replacement Proposal

SUNJIN, global major silica bead maker with proprietary surface treatment technologies offering various grades of silica beads.

Silica Beads

• Various grades of Silica Beads with low oil absorption, external surface modification, internal surface modification
• Global first & only

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.