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Sunspheres™ LCG SPF Booster *
Sunspheres™ LCG is a styrene/acrylates copolymer manufactured via emulsion polymerization. The hollow spheres in a sunscreen raise SPF values across the entire UV region (UVA and UVB) and work equally well with organic and inorganic sunscreen actives. SunSpheres™ LCG is also compatible with a broad range of cosmetic ingredients, including emollients and skin conditioners.

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This grade is not available in Europe 

 

FEATURES

Boosts SPF across entire UV region

Compatible with DEET

Invisible to the eye

Compatible with many thickeners

Not noticeable to touch

Compatible with polymeric emulsifiers

Compatible with organic and inorganic UV actives

SPF booster

Compatible with most emollients

Cold-processable

Compatible with most skin conditioners

Easy to formulate

Compatible with anionic and nonionic emulsifiers

 

BENEFITS

Excellent for aesthetically pleasing formulations

Excellent for water resistant formulations.

Potential reduction in irritation caused by actives

Non-irritating, non-toxic, non-photosensitizing

Useful for wide variety of cosmetic products

Supported by comprehensive environmental, health and safety data

Increased SPF for a given active level

Can be processed using batch homogenization or sweeping

Allows reduced amount of UV actives

Easy to handle

Potential for cost reduction

 

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION*

INCI Name:

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Appearance:

Milky white liquid

Solids, %:

26.5-27.5

Solvent:

Water

Specific gravity:

1.1-1.2

pH (as supplied):

6.5-7.5

Odor characteristic:

Mild odor

Viscosity (Brookfield, Spindle 2, 60 rpm):

<100 cps

Residuals:
Total acrylates
Styrene

<100 ppm
<100 ppm

* The values presented in this chart should not be considered as product specifications.

ADDITIONAL LITERATURE

FORMULATIONS

Sun and Skin care
SPF 25 Water Resistant Sunscreen Cream
SPF 25 Sun Protection Spray
SPF 30 Water Resistant Sun Protection Spray