| Description: | Starch extracted from Cassava (Tapioca). Gluten-free, aluminum-free, and hydrophobically modified with polymethylsilsesquioxane. Aluminum free. |
| Benefits: | Widely used as thickener and viscosity enhancer in various personal care productsExcellent texturizer in face powders providing smooth and silky velvety feelMitigates heavy unpleasant and greasy feel of oils, esters & waxesCan replace talc in formulas |
| Use: | Add as is to formula, preferentially to water phase. No heating is required. Typical use level is 3-10% depending on desired viscosity. For external use only. |
| Applications: | Body & makeup powders, antiperspirants, color cosmetics, creams, lotions, eye cosmetics, liquid make-up, liquid talc. |
| Product Number: | RUIOL998 |
| INCI: | Tapioca starch, polymethylsilsesquioxane |
| Composition: | Tapioca starch, polymethylsilsesquioxane |
| PurityGrade: | No purity grade applicable |
| Appearance: | White free-flowing powder |
| pHValue: | pH range: 5-6 (20% aqueous slurry) |
| Solubility: | Insoluble but miscible in water, swells in hot water |
| Preservation: | Preservative-free |
| Storage: | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
| Country: | USA |
| Animal: | Not animal tested |
| GMO: | GMO-free |
| Vegan: | Does not contain animal-derived components |
| HS: | 3505100000 |