Luxsil® AL Free
- CAS Number
- 65997-17-3
- EC Number
- 266-046-0
- INCI Name
- Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
- Chemical Name
- Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Luxsil® AL Free is the latest addition to our Luxsil line. Luxsil AL Free is aluminum free with all the same benefits and attributes as the original Luxsil. It exhibits Soft Focus benefits, SPF Boosting properties, a soft skin feel, and detackifying properties to name a few. The use level is 1-10%.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Microspheres
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Sun Care
Product Families
- Skin Actives
- Sensory Modifiers
- Texturizers & Fillers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Luxsil
- Synonyms
- Glass, oxide, chemicals, Oxide glass chemicals
- Functions
Absorbent, Anti-Tack Agent, Anti-Wrinkle Agent, Sebum Absorber, Slip Agent
- Benefit Claims
Creamy Texture, Imparts Lubricity, Powdery Feel, SPF Enhancement, Smooth Feel, Soft-Focus Effect, Spreadability; Creamy Texture; Imparts Lubricity; Powdery Feel; SPF Enhancement; Smooth Feel; Soft-Focus Effect; Spreadability
- 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
- Non-whitening on the skin
- High Slip
- Non-absorbent
- Soft Focus
- UV performance boosting properties
- Use Levels
- 1-10%
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Compatibility
No known incompatibility with packaging materials
- Overview
Luxsil® AL Free are hollow microspheres that are non-porous and do not absorb oils which helps in detackifying. It provides a light powdery feel with exceptional lubricity, soft focus properties, SPF Boosting capability, enhanced flow and spreading abilities. Luxsil imparts a smooth, creamy like feel and improves application properties.
- Storage and Handling
Luxsil® AL Free can be stored at room temperature in an appropriate container tightly sealed.
- Formulating Guidelines
Use Level: 1-10%; Can be added prior to or after emulsification.; Can be added to the oil or the water phase.; Incompatible with carbomer at high powder (>3%) use levels; Not recommended for foaming systems; Compatible with colorants; Not heat sensitive; Not shear sensitive
- Suggested Applications
- Skincare
- Suncare
- Color Cosmetics
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Absorbent
- Anti-Tack Agent
- Anti-Wrinkle Agent
- Sebum Absorber
- Slip Agent
Technical data
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4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Average Particle Size | 9-13 | μm |
| Compressibility | min. 10,000 | psi |
| Bulk Density | 3.4 | g/in³ |
| True Density | 1.05-1.15 | g/cc |
