Guest guest Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 >Can anyone give me any information on the above item? The INCI name for Amorphous Silica is Silica. >I know it's used in some cosmetic applications Silica is reportedly used as an abrasive; absorbent; anticaking agent; bulking agent; opacifying agent and suspending agent is products like eye shadows; lipsticks; face powders; foundations; blushers (all types); powders (dusting and talcum, excluding aftershave talcs); makeup preparations (not eye), misc.; mascara; hair dyes and colors (all types requiring caution statements and patch tests); hair bleaches; personal cleanliness products, misc.; eye makeup preparations, misc.; eyebrow pencils; makeup bases; skin care preparations, misc.; nail polish and enamels; bath oils, tablets, and salts; bath preparations, misc.; body and hand preparations (excluding shaving preparations); moisturizing preparations; deodorants (underarm); eyeliners; bath capsules; paste masks (mud packs); perfumes; fragrance preparations, misc.; hair coloring preparations, misc.; basecoats and undercoats; face and neck preparations (excluding shaving preparations); foot powders and sprays; hair preparations (non-coloring), misc.; cleansing products (cold creams, cleansing lotions, liquids and pads); dentifrices (aerosol, liquid, pastes and powders); hair lighteners with color; manicuring preparations, misc.; night skin care preparations; skin fresheners; tonics, dressings, and other hair grooming aids; bubble baths; eye makeup removers; hair conditioners; hair straighteners; permanent waves; rouges; suntan gels, creams, and liquids Other technical names include Amorphous Silicon Oxide Hydrate Silica, Amorphous Silicic Anhydride Silicon Dioxide Silicon Dioxide, Fumed and SIlica is sold under numerous different trades names including Aerosil 130 (Degussa AG) Aerosil 200 (Degussa AG) Aerosil 255 (Degussa AG) Aerosil 300 (Degussa AG) Aerosil 380 (Degussa AG) Aerosil 380 S (Degussa AG) CAB-O-SIL EH-5 (Cabot) CAB-O-SIL Fumed Silica (Cabot) CAB-O-SIL HS-5 (Cabot) CAB-O-SIL LM-130 (Cabot) CAB-O-SIL MS-55 (Cabot) CAB-O-SIL M-5 (Cabot) Spheron L-1500 (Presperse) Spheron N-2000 (Presperse) Spheron P-1500 (Presperse) There is some information on Cab-O-Sil brand of Silica in the CosmeticInfo files area Cab-O-Sil.Functions.pdf A discussion on the grade and concentration of fumed silica to use, the degree of dispersion and the pH of the system, and the effects of time, temperature, an additives. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Cosmeticinfo/files/Ingredients/Cab- O-Sil.Functions.pdf Cab-O-Sil.Introduction.and.Properties.pdf This section describes the manufacture of fumed silicon dioxide and details on the appearance, purity, density, structure, and refractive index http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Cosmeticinfo/files/Ingredients/Cab- O-Sil.Introduction.and.Properties.pdf > but I wonder about the real safety of it. You sound like you have some safety concerns. Additional infomation, including safety and handling information can be found on the Cab-O-Si website. http://w1.cabot-corp.com/controller.jsp?N=23+4294966881+1001 & entry=produ ct I hope you find the information you are looking for. It's important to remember that all Silicas are NOT created equal, hence different trade names and uses. > Also, wondering about Alumina powder use. Here again, all Alumima powders are NOT created equal. Alumina powder is approved by the FDA as a colorant fo drugs http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?FR =73.1010 > Good? Bad? Many things are good and bad. Many things can be used and abused. Sunlight can help plants grow and cause cancer in Man. Water can relieve our thirst and take our lives away. Maurice -------------------------------------------------------- Maurice O. Hevey Convergent Cosmetics, Inc. http://www.ConvergentCosmetics.com ------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 I am re-postinting part of this message because some urls were truncated by my email program. There is some information on Cab-O-Sil brand of Silica in the CosmeticInfo files area Cab-O-Sil.Functions.pdf A discussion on the grade and concentration of fumed silica to use, the degree of dispersion and the pH of the system, and the effects of time, temperature, and additives. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Cosmeticinfo/files/Ingredients/Cab-O-Sil.Fu\ nctions.pdf Cab-O-Sil.Introduction.and.Properties.pdf This section describes the manufacture of fumed silicon dioxide and details on the appearance, purity, density, structure, and refractive index http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Cosmeticinfo/files/Ingredients/Cab-O-Sil.In\ troduction.and.Properties.pdf Additional infomation, including safety and handling information can be found on the Cab-O-Sil website. http://w1.cabot-corp.com/controller.jsp?N=23+4294966881+1001 & entry=product Here again, all Alumima powders are NOT created equal. Alumina powder is approved by the FDA as a colorant for drugs http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?FR=73.1010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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