Products
Hydrophobic spherical silica aerogel powder "Airlica™"
Spherical silica aerogel is a very unique material that only Tokuyama can provide.
Airlica absorbs about twice the amount of oil as conventional porous silica with an extremely high porosity of 90%. In additon,the spherical shape and narrow particle size distribution provide a smoother skin feel than other silica beads. Potential alternative to plastic beads.
Airlica™ TL-10 which average particle size is 10 μm is a grade manufactured especially for personal care products such as skin care, makeup, and hair care.
Features: Highly oil absorbent, soft focus effect, smooth skin feel and slow-release properties (ex., fragrance, active ingredients.)
Product overview
| Generic names | Hydrophobic spherical silica aerogel (Cosmetic label name:Silica Silylate) |
|---|---|
| Product name | Airlica™ |
| Chemical formula | SiO2･n((CH3)3･SiO) |
| Packing / shipping method |
Corrugated Boxes |
| General applications | Additive for cosmetic products or personal care products such as
|
Special characteristics
- High Oil Absorption: More than twice the amount of oil absorption as conventional porous
- Soft Focus Effect: Higher light diffusion effect than plastic beads when added at same weight percentage, which yields beautiful skin effect.
- Smooth Skin Feel: The spherical shape with narrow particle size distribution provide a smooth skin feel.
The figures in this page are representative values and do not indicate standard values.
