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SunSpheres™ Powder

Dow Chemical

Function

SPF Booster

INCI Name

Water (and) Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Product Description

SunSpheres™ Powder (Water (and) Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer) is an innovative ingredient designed to enhance UV radiation protection through its unique hollow sphere technology. This groundbreaking formulation allows for the use of significantly less UV actives while still achieving the same level of SPF, or even elevating SPF levels at reduced concentrations. By improving the overall feel and aesthetics of skincare products, SunSpheres™ Powder not only lowers the risk of skin or eye irritation but also has the potential to decrease formulation costs. It effectively boosts the performance of both UVA and UVB actives, delivering complete UV protection. With a growing focus on skin health and wellness, this ingredient meets the demand for higher SPF solutions without compromising on formulation quality.

Key Benefits

This product, as supplied, is in the form of agglomerates, which must be broken down in the final formulation to liberate the primary SunSpheres™ SPF Booster particles. To break down the agglomerates, a high shear process, such as homogenization is recommended.

Color White

Odor Mild

Appearance White free-flowing powder

physical form Powder

Recommended Use 1.00%-5.00%

Impurities Individual residual monomers < 100.0 ppm

Storage Conditions Keep away from heat, sparks, flame, and other sources of ignition.

Effective pH Range 8.5 - 10.0

STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER

CAS: 27306-39-4; 25034-86-0; 25085-34-1; 9010-92-8 | EINECS: -

86.000000-90.000000%

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5 | EINECS: 231-791-2 (I)

0.000100-3.000000%

AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1336-21-6 | EINECS: 215-647-6

0.000100-0.200000%

Availability

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Viscosity

70,000 – 80,000 cps

Target pH

5.50 - 6.00

Process Temp

Difficulty

Application

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Raw Materials (1)

Phase	Ingredient	Function	Supplier	%
A	DeIonized Water	–	Essential Wholesale & Labs	48.3500
	Pemulen™ EZ-4U	–	-	0.0500
	SunSpheres™ Powder	Sunscreen Agents	Dow Chemical	5.0000
	Parsol® 1789	–	-	3.0000
	Parsol® HMS	–	-	15.0000
	Parsol® EHS	–	-	5.0000
	Parsol® 340	–	-	10.0000
	LexFeel® 7	Light, dry, and spreadable sensory emollient. This ester is excellent for solubilizing UV filters and dispersing pigments. It imparts a non-greasy after-feel and reduces the tackiness of heavier emollients.	Inolex	3.0000
	PARSOL® Shield	UV Filter	Univar Solutions	0.3000
	Lexemul® 561 MB	® 561 MB Traditional nonionic emulsification system.	Inolex	1.0000
	SustOleo™ BA	Emulsifier	Inolex	3.0000
	Spheron LP-230	–	-	3.0000
	LexFilm™ Sun Natural MB	100% plant-based, liquid film-former. Creates water-resistance and helps to provide an even coverage of product on skin in order to achieve a high SPF rating.	Inolex	2.0000
	Spectrastat™ E	Alternative preservation system for broad spectrum coverage even at neutral pH.	Inolex	1.0000
	Parsol® MAX	–	-	0.3000
	Triethanolamine	Stabilizers \| pH Adjusters / Buffering Agent	Making Cosmetics	0.0000 (q.s.)

DeIonized Water Pemulen™ EZ-4U SunSpheres™ Powder Parsol® 1789 Parsol® HMS Parsol® EHS Parsol® 340 LexFeel® 7 PARSOL® Shield Lexemul® 561 MB SustOleo™ BA Spheron LP-230 LexFilm™ Sun Natural MB Spectrastat™ E Parsol® MAX Triethanolamine

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