Description: Micronized white pigment of crystalline structure with a high refractive index & great inertness able to reflect & scatter light, primary particle size 10-20 nm, derived from the naturally occurring mineral ilmenite, purity >98%, contains alumina & simethicone, pH 7.3-8.3 (10% concentration). Ultrafine, fluffy white powder, odorless. Insoluble but dispersible in water, oils & triglycerides. Synonyms: cosmetic white, rutile, brookite, tipaque, zopaque, titanic anhydride. CAS# 13463-67-7, 1344-28-1, 8050-81-5.

INCI Name: Titanium dioxide, Alumina, Simethicone.

Properties: Top grade sunscreen for broad spectrum UV protection (improved UV-A potential), no white film on the skin as non-micronized titanium dioxide. The wavelength is from the short-wavelength UVB (290-320nm) to the longest type I UVA (340-380nm).

Use: Can be added to formulas as is, recommended concentration is 2-15% (6% concentration corresponds to a SPF of about 12-19).

Applications: Sun care products, makeup products.

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