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Silasoma™ ME(N)

Chemical Family
Silicones

Silasoma™ ME(N) is an aqueous dispersion of encapsulated UV absorbers (60% as active component). This product is an average diameter of 2 micrometers microcapsule using silk protein as a wall material. And encapsulation eminently reduces penetration of UV absorbers into skin. It is suitable for sunscreen for sensitive skin or baby care. Encapsulating the UV absorbers provides a soft and light after-feel and allows for surfactant-free and safer sun protection formulations. Silasoma™ ME(N) microcapsules contain Ethylhexylmethoxycinnamate. It is developed and manufactured in Japan by SEIWA KASEI.

Properties

Physical Form
Dispersion

Identification

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care
  • Hair Care
  • Skin Care
  • Sun Care

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives
  • Skin Actives
  • Sunscreen Agents

Other characteristics

Brand
Silasoma
Functions
Anti-Irritant, Protective Agent, UV Absorber
Benefit Claims

Anti-Irritant, Encapsulated Actives, Light Feel, Mild, Non-Greasy Feel, Silky Feel, Soft Feel, UV Protection; Anti-Irritant; Encapsulated Actives; Light Feel; Mild; Non-Greasy Feel; Silky Feel; Soft Feel; UV Protection

Labeling Claims
Paraben-free
Carrier
  • Aqua
  • Butylene Glycol
Markets
Personal Care
Technology
Cosmetic Ingredients
Hair Care
Hair Treatment & Repair
Product Characteristic

Organic UV absorber, which causes greasy and irritating to skin, is encapsulated by silk component.; This protects sensitive skin from UV sufficiently with silky and smooth usability.; Special cleansing does not be needed to be remove UV protection cosmetics containing Silasoma from skin.

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
  • Anti-Irritant
  • Protective Agent
  • UV Absorber

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

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CharacteristicValue
Particle Size2

Table 2 of 2

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate48.0 - 54.5%
Water Content36.0 - 42.0%
Polysilicone-145 - 6.5%
Butylene Glycol2%
Phenoxyethanol2%

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