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Sipernat® D 17 is a hydrophobic silica and not wettable by water. Its primary application is as anticaking agent. Used as rheological additive in cosmetics.
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Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)
Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
Toiletries (Shower & Bath, Oral care...)
Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling)
Perfumes & fragrances
Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning)
we recommend storing the products in sealed containers in a dry, cool place, and removed from volatile organic substances. our recommended use-by date is 24 months after date of manufacture. Product more than 24 months old should be tested for moisture content before use in order to make certain that it is still suitable for the intended application.
Technical data
| Quantity | Value | Unit | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance Properties | |||
| Sieve residue | <1 | 63 μm Alpine following ISO 81301 | |
| Particle size | 10 | µm | d50, laser diffraction, ISO 13320-1 |
| Physical state | powder | ||
| Physical Properties | |||
| SiO2 | >97 | % | ISO 3262-19 |
| Tap density | 0.15 | g/cm3 | not sieved, ISO 787-11 |
| pH | 8 | 5%in water/methanol 1:1, ISO 787-9 | |
| Thermal Properties | |||
| Loss on ignition | <6 | % | 2h at 1000 °C, ISO 3262-1 |
| Chemical Properties | |||
| Carbon percentage | 1.7 | % | elemental analyser LECO following ISO 326219 |
| Sulfate content | <1 | Internal method | |
| Sodium/potassium content | <12000 | ppm | Internal method;Na |
| Loss on drying | <6 | % | 2h at 105 °C, ISO 787-2 |