Silica

Silica

Item No. TEX-SILICA-01
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Description
Description
Amorphous silica is a solid substance (silicon dioxide) that occurs in various form in nature (e.g. sand, quartz, minerals). It comes as spherical shaped fine powder. The particles are porous in nature and improves the smoothness of powders while providing an excellent aesthetic feel. Particle size 2.0 - 15.0 microns. Purity 100%. Note: Silica is amorphous, not crystalline. Because of this, a Prop 65 warning is not required.
Benefits
  • Acts as a texturizer and soft focus and anti-caking agent
  • Due to its free-roll-over property silica provides a luxurious feel, excellent tactile experience, and exceptional lubricity to loose and pressed powder products
  • It improves the "fluidity" of make-up powders and skin care products
  • As a carrier material, the beads can hold perfumes and active ingredients by adsorption
Use
Can be formulated into o/w and w/o emulsions & anhydrous systems. Add to oil phase of all emulsion types. For external use only.
Applications
Sun care products, skin care products, color cosmetics e.g. makeup & powders, hair care products.
CAS
7631-86-9
INCI
Silica
composition
Silica
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Fine white powder
Solubility
Not soluble in water (partly in hot water), dispersible in oils
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Quartz
Manufacture
Silicon dioxide is obtained by mining or sand mining and purification of quartz which is then oxidized in a multi-step process to form crystalline silicon dioxide.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
3003100000