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Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
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Features & Benefits
- Characteristics
SUNZnO-NAS is a nano sized Zinc Oxide treated with an alkyl silane to confer hydrophobicity for better dispersibility with oily media and compatibility with compounding resin.
- Benefits
- USP API grade, manufactured at FDA inspected site
- SCCS compliant
- Alumina free
- Very hydrophobic, good dispersibility
- Good re-dispersibility
- Very good photo-stability
- Big batch size
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Sun Care Applications
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Odorless
- Appearance
- White fine powder
- Typical Properties
- Specifications
- Heavy Metals
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Shape | Round | — | — |
| Transparency by White index | 40.66 | — | — |
| ZnO Coating | Alkyl Silane | — | — |
| ZnO Purity | 97 | % | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Assay (as coated) | approx. 95 - 100 | % | USP42 <Zinc Oxide> |
| Identity | Must conform | — | USP42 <Zinc Oxide> |
| Loss on Drying | max. 1 | % | USP42 <731> |
| Loss on Ignition | max. 4.0 | % | USP42 <733> |
| pH | approx. 5.0 - 9.0 | — | USP42 <791> |
| Secondary Particle Size | max. 2 | μm | USP42 <429> |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Antimony Content | max. 5 | ppm | USP42 <233> ICP-MS |
| Arsenic Content | max. 1 | ppm | USP42 <233> ICP-MS |
| Cadmium Content | max. 5 | ppm | USP42 <233> ICP-MS |
| Lead Content | max. 10 | ppm | USP42 <233> ICP-MS |
| Mercury Content | max. 1 | ppm | KP10 <AAS> Mercury Analyzer |
Safety & Health
- Toxicology
- The information available on SUNZnO-NAS gives no indication of any risk of toxicity, if the application and the concentrations used are as recommended.
- Oral toxicity Rat LD50>8,437mg/kg for ZnO
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 Years
- Retest Date
Two years from manufacturing date in a closed container