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Sunspheres™ PGL
SPF Booster *
Sunspheres™ PGL
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™ PGL
is also compatible with a broad range of
cosmetic ingredients, including emollients
and skin conditioners.
FEATURES
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Boosts SPF across entire UV region |
Compatible with DEET |
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Invisible to the eye |
Compatible with many thickeners |
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Not noticeable to touch |
Compatible with polymeric emulsifiers |
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Compatible with organic and inorganic
UV actives |
SPF booster |
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Compatible with most emollients |
Cold-processable |
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Compatible with most skin conditioners |
Easy to formulate |
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Compatible with anionic and nonionic emulsifiers |
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BENEFITS
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Excellent for aesthetically pleasing
formulations |
Excellent for water resistant formulations. |
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Potential reduction in irritation caused
by actives |
Non-irritating, non-toxic, non-photosensitizing |
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Useful for wide variety of cosmetic products |
Supported by comprehensive environmental,
health and safety data |
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Increased SPF for a given active level |
Can be processed using batch homogenization
or sweeping |
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Allows reduced amount of UV actives |
Easy to handle |
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Potential for cost reduction |
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION*
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INCI Name: |
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer |
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Appearance: |
Milky white liquid |
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Solids, %: |
25.0-26.0 |
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Solvent: |
Water |
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Specific gravity: |
1.1-1.2 |
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pH (as supplied): |
6.5-7.5 |
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Odor characteristic: |
Mild odor |
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Viscosity
(Brookfield, Spindle 1, 60 rpm): |
100 maximum
cps |
Residual
Acrylates: |
100
maximum ppm |
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Residuals
Styrene: |
<35 maximum ppm |
* The values presented in this chart should
not be considered as product specifications.
ADDITIONAL LITERATURE
FORMULATIONS
Sun and Skin care
*SUNSPHERES™
SPF Boosters are trademarked as ROHMSPHERE™
SPF Boosters in Japan.
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