Silica Baloon BA-4
- CAS Number
- 112945-52-560676-86-0
- INCI Name
- Silica
- Chemical Family
- Silica
Silica Balloon BA-4 is a micro-balloon silica bead with a light, soft texture. Its non-porous surface does not exhibit dullness, making the skin appear brighter while having SPF Boosting efficacy. Oil absorption 40 mL/100-gram powder. Average particle size: 4µm.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Beads
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Sun Care
Product Families
- Sunscreen Agents
- Sensory Modifiers
- Texturizers & Fillers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Silica Baloon
- Functions
- Absorbent, SPF Booster, Softener
- Benefit Claims
Creamy Texture, Good Transparency, Light Feel, SPF Enhancement, Softening; Creamy Texture; Good Transparency; Light Feel; SPF Enhancement; Softening
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Benefits
- Soft, creamy feel
- Moderate oil absorption
- UV performance boosting properties
- Transparent on skin
- Hollow particle
- Use Levels
- 1 - 10%
- Appearance
- Fine white powder
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Compatibility
- No known incompatibilities with packaging
- Application Format
- Leave On
- Handling
Silica Balloon BA-4 can be stored at room temperature in an appropriate container tightly sealed.
- Formulation Guideline
Use Level: 1-10%; Can be added prior to emulsification or after emulsification; Can be added to the oil or the water phase; When creating a gel, disperse powder before neutralizing; No known incompatibilities with colorants; Can be homogenized; Will lower pH when added to water
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Absorbent
- SPF Booster
- Softener
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Average Particle Size | 1 - 5 | µm |
| Oil Absorption | 40 | ml/100 g |
| pH | 4.5 - 7 | — |
| Shape | Spherical | — |
Table 2 of 2
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silica | 100 | w/w% |
