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Spheron P-1500

CAS Number
7631-86-9
EC Number
231-545-4
INCI Name
Silica
Chemical Name
Silicic Dioxide Hydrous

Spheron P-1500 is a high-performing, silica micro bead with improved stability. It has a wide array of benefits, including enhanced soft focus, increased slip and spreadability, moderate moisture/sebum absorption, and reduced oily feel and tack. Oil absorption 60 mL/100-gram powder. Average particle size: 5µm.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Beads
  • Powder
  • Solid

Identification

Chemical Family
Silica

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care
  • Color Cosmetics
  • Skin Care
  • Sun Care

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
  • Texturizers & Fillers

Other characteristics

Brand
Spheron
Synonyms
Silicon dioxide (SiO2), Silicon oxide (SiO2)
Functions
Sebum Absorber
Particle Size
2.0 - 20.0 microns
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
  • Moderate moisture/sebum absorption
  • Increases slip and spreadability
  • Reduces tackiness
  • Improves stability
Use Levels
1 - 10%
Appearance
Fine powder
Technology
Cosmetic Ingredients
Compatibility
  • Not sensitive to temperature
  • Not sensitive to pH
  • No known incompatibilities
Benefit Claims
  • Enhanced Slip
  • Improved Stability
  • Moisture Absorption
  • Non-Tacky
  • Sebum Absorption
  • Sensory Enhancement
  • Spreadability
Application Format
  • Leave On
  • Powder
  • Stick
Handling

Store in cool dry conditions in well-sealed containers.

Formulation Guideline

Typical use level: 1-10%; Can be added to the oil or water phase; Can be used in different product forms, sticks, powders, emulsions, etc.

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Sebum Absorber

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

3 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Average Particle Size2 - 20µm
Oil Absorption60mL/100gm
ShapeSpherical—

Table 2 of 2

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnit
Silica100w/w%

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