SUNSIL SILK

Identification & Functionality

Carrier

Silica

INCI Name

Trihydroxystearin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Absorbent,

Sebum Absorber,

Sensory Additive

CAS No.

139-44-6

EC No.

205-364-6

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Sensory Modifiers,

Texturizers & Fillers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Compatibility,

Effective Oil Absorbent,

Enhanced Water Binding,

High Elasticity,

Mattifying Effect,

Pressability,

Rapid Absorption,

Sebum Absorption,

Sensory Enhancement,

Silky Feel,

Smooth Feel,

Soft Feel,

Spreadability

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Characteristics

• Trihydroxystearin coated 6~9 micron sized Silica bead.
• Good pressability for Two way cakes.
• Better smoothness and softer feeling.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Color Cosmetics,

Skin Care,

Sun Care

Application Format

Leave On,

Powder

Skin Care Applications

Body Powder

Sun Care Applications

After Sun Products

Properties

Physical Form

Beads,

Powder,

Solid

Odor

Characteristic odor

Appearance

White fine powder

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Loss on Ignition (at 500℃, 2g, 2hours)	approx. 12.0 - 20.0	%	USP42<733>
Median Particle Size (1g in IPA)	approx. 6.0 - 9.0	μm	ISO 13320-1 Beckman Coulter
Moisture Analysis (at 130℃, 5g)	max. 13.0	%	Constant weight method
Oil Absorption (2.0 - 2.2g, Liquid Paraffin)	approx. 0.3 - 0.7	ml/g	KS M ISO787-5
pH (5g in water (5 - 50))	approx. 5.0 - 9.0	—	USP 42 <791>
SiO₂ Content	approx. 80.0 - 88.0	%	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,

FDA Compliant

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.