Siltech Unveiling New Dispersant for Pigments and Sunscreen Filters

Sep 1st, 2023
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Ideal for makeup and sunscreen applications, Siltech CA Plus provides water-repellency and emolliency to formulations while also providing a smooth sensorial effect.
Ideal for makeup and sunscreen applications, Siltech CA Plus provides water-repellency and emolliency to formulations while also providing a smooth sensorial effect.

Siltech's newest specialty ingredient, Siltech CA Plus (INCI: dimethiconol/caprylylsilsesquioxane/silicate crosspolymer), is a strongly hydrophobic Q-resin-modified silicone that disperses pigments and sunscreen filters.

Ideal for makeup and sunscreen applications, Siltech CA Plus provides water-repellency and emolliency to formulations while also providing a smooth sensorial effect.

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The technology is featured in Siltech’s latest concept formulations, including the Mineral Manifestation, a 40-plus in-vitro SPF sunscreen formula that features an all-mineral UV filter package.

Siltech will unveil  Siltech CA Plus at the FLSCC Sunscreen Symposium in Orlando on September 13, 2023. 

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