Tospearl™ AQ

CAS Number: 68554-70-1
INCI Name: Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Chemical Family: Silicones

Tospearl™ AQ microspheres are silicone spheres coated with cationic polymer. Tospearl AQ microspheres can easily be incorporated into oil-in-water emulsions to help provide a smooth and silky sensory experience.

Properties

Physical Form: Powder
Solid

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower
Color Cosmetics
Hair Care
Skin Care
Sun Care
Treatment Products

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients
Texturizers & Fillers
Visual Modifiers

Other characteristics

Brand: Tospearl
Functions: Conditioner, Opacifier, Slip Agent
Benefit Claims: Conditioning, Silky Feel, Smoothing, Wrinkle Prevention; Conditioning; Silky Feel; Smoothing; Wrinkle Prevention
Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Ingredient Origin: Synthetic
Markets: Personal Care
Technology: Cosmetic Ingredients
Application Format: Bar
Creams
Leave On
Lotions
Masks
Powder
Rinse Off
Country Availability: Canada
USA
Sun Care Applications: After Sun Products
Hair Care: Hair Conditioner
Shampoos & Rinses
Skin Care Applications: Anti-Aging Products
Facial Moisturizer
Moisturizers
Bath & Shower Applications: Bar Soaps
Body Wash
Cosmetics: Face Powder
Foundation
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Conditioner
Opacifier
Slip Agent

Technical data

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Characteristic	Value	Unit
Particle Size	3.5-6.5	micron
pH	4.5-6.5	—
Specific Gravity	1.36	—