Our Silica powder is a very smooth, silky, translucent fine white powder used in cosmetics. It is highly absorbent and used for oil control. It improves slip in cosmetic blends and reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
Silicones are a widely used group of oils and compounds, derived from the mineral silica. Silicones are water repellant and very stable. There is no known toxicity when used externally.
Tests show it has been successfully used in hypoallergenic/hypoallerfenic and allergy tested formulations.
This can be used for slip in small amounts , oil control formulations of mineral makeup. Use in smaller amounts in dry skin formulations.
Those who would like to use this as a setting powder ingredient before or after applying makeup I like to ad adhesive powders to mine, it makes it even better
Please combine silica with other ingredients such as the below for added adhesion:
- Boron Nitride
- Magnesium Stearate
- Magnesium Myristate
- Sericite
For more adhesion
| PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Test Name Specification | Test Methods |
| Appearance Spherical Shaped White Powder | Visual |
| Odor None | Organoleptic |
| Loss on Drying, % Min : 0 - Max : 7 | 1hrs. @ 105°C |
| Microbiology Less Than 100 Organisms Per Gram With | Current USP Microbial Limit Test |
| No Pathogens | |
| Loss on Ignition, % Min : 0 - Max : 18 | 3hrs. @ 500°C |
| Average Particle Size, µm Min : 10 - Max : 14 | Coulter Counter Model TA-II |
| Particle Size Range, µm Min : 2 - Max : 20 | Light Scattering Sizer |
| Arsenic, ppm Min : 0 - Max : 2 | CTFA Method F 1-1, Silver |
| Diethyldithiocarbamate | |
| Lead, ppm Min : 0 - Max : 10 | Weak Acid Extraction AA Method |
| Oil Absorption, g. / 100g. Min : 125 - Max : 140 | ASTM Method D281-84 |
| Linseed Oil | |
| SiO2, % Min : 98 - Max : 100 | JSCI Method |
| Specific Surface Area, m2/g Min : 728 - Max : 928 | Singlepoint BET |
