COSMETIC RAW MATERIALS
Sunscreen and skincare products utilizing the newest nanotechnology contribute to health and
beauty.
Thanks to our long-standing, ultrafine, high-purity and shape-control technology, our Titanium dioxide, barium, and zinc oxide products are used to develop UV-blocking, easy spreading foundations, sunscreen products, and skincare products.
PRODUCT LIST
Titanium Dioxide
■Overview
Titanium dioxide is used in sunscreen and skincare products for its dual functions of excellent UV-B shielding and transparency.
Microfine Titanium Dioxide STR Series (Powder)
Provides effective shielding from UV-B rays while maintaining high transparency. Surface activity is successfully suppressed thanks to precise surface treatments.
Grade
| Features | Product Name | Primary particle size(nm) | INCI name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-coated grade | STR-100N | 15 | Titanium dioxide |
| Standard | STR-100A-LP | 15 |
Titanium dioxide Hydrated sillica Aluminum hydroxide Hydrogen dimethicone |
| STR-100C-LP | 15 |
Titanium dioxide Aluminum hydroxide Hydrogen dimethicone |
|
| STR-100W-LP | 15 |
Titanium dioxide Hydrated sillica Hydrogen dimethicone |
|
| Fatty acid-treated grade | STR-100C-LF | 15 |
Titanium dioxide Aluminum hydroxide Stearic acid |
| Texture-modified grade | STR-100W-OTS | 15 |
Titanium dioxide Hydrated sillica Triethoxycaprylysilane |
| Hydrophilic grade | STR-100W | 15 |
Titanium dioxide Hydrated sillica |
| STR-100C | 15 |
Titanium dioxide Aluminum hydroxide |
|
| High-Transparency grade |
STR-100C-OTS (Prototype) |
15 |
Titanium dioxide Aluminum hydroxidel Triethoxycaprylysilane |
■STR Series Electron Microscope View and Optical Properties
Different particle sizes demonstrate different properties. For example, STR-40 products offer high UV-A shielding, while STR-100 products offer high transparency.
【STR-100A-LP TEMimage】
Titanium dioxide is densely coated.
【Optical characteristics of STR series】
Microfine Titanium dioxide Dispersion DIS Series
■Overview
Microfine Titanium dioxide STR Series (Liquid Dispersion)
Grade
| Product Name | Dispersoid(Powder) composition(wt%) |
Dispersion medium | Powder grade | Primary particle size(nm) | Features and Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water-Based TiO₂ Dispersion | |||||
| DIS-AB-10W | 50 | Water | STR-100W-LP | 15 |
High SPF、Good feel O/W Wlayersorientation |
| Cyclopentasiloxane-Based TiO₂ Dispersion | |||||
| DIS-11A | 40 | Cyclopentasiloxane | STR-100A-LP | 15 | Standard W/O Olayersorientation |
| DIS-12C | 45 | STR-100C-LP | 15 | W/O Olayersorientation | |
| Ester Oil-Based TiO₂ Dispersion | |||||
| DIS-OP-10A | 50 | Ethlhexyl palmitate | STR-100A-LP | 15 | High passivity O/W Olayersorientation |
| DIS-TL-10A | 50 | Isotridecyl isononanoate | STR-100A-LP | 15 | High passivity O/W Olayersorientation |
Inquiries
Cosmetic Innovation Department
TEL +81-3-5823-3725
Zinc Oxide
■Overview
Zinc oxide is used in sunscreen and skincare products for its dual functions of excellent UV-A shielding and transparency.
Ultrafine Zinc Dioxide FINEX Series (Powder)
Provides effective shielding from UV-A rays while maintaining high transparency.
Grade
| Features | Product Name | Primary particle size(nm) | INCI name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-coated grade | FINEX-50 | 20 | Zinc oxide |
| FINEX-30 | 35 | ||
| FINEX-10(Prototype) | 90 | ||
| Standard | FINEX-50LP | 20 |
Zinc oxide Hydrogen dimethicone |
| High-transparency grade | FINEX-50S-LP2 | 20 |
Zinc oxide Hydrogen dimethicone |
| FINEX-30S-LP2 | 35 | Zinc oxide Hydrogen dimethicone |
|
| Low-viscosity grade | FINEX-30S-LPT | 35 |
Zinc oxide Hydrogen dimethicone |
| Passivated grade | FINEX-52W-LP2 | 20 |
Zinc oxide Hydrated sillica Hydrogen dimethicone |
| FINEX-33W-LP2 | 35 |
Zinc oxide Hydrated sillica Hydrogen dimethicone |
|
| High-Transparency, Easy-Dispersion Grade | FINEX-50-OTS | 20 |
Zinc oxide Triethoxycaprylysilane |
| FINEX-30-OTS | 35 |
Zinc oxide Triethoxycaprylysilane |
■Optical characteristics of FINEX Series
Characteristics vary based on the particle size.FINEX-25 has high UVA shielding performance,and FINEX-50 has high transparency.
【FINEX-52W-LP2 TEM image】
Zinc oxide is densely coated by a sillica layer.
【Total light transmittance】
■Applied Film Images of the FINEX Series
■High-Density Silica Coating (Inactive Grade)
Higher silica processing volume provides stronger suppression of photocatalytic activity.
high-density sillica coating
Differences in Reactivity by Silica Treatment (Discoloration in Petrolatum)
Ultrafine Zinc oxide Dispersion DIF Series
■Overview
A liquid dispersion of the Ultrafine Zinc Oxide FINEX series.
Grade
| Product Name | Dispersoid(Powder) composition(wt%) |
Dispersion medium | Powder grade | Primary particle size(nm) | Features and Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water-Based ZnO Dispersion | |||||
| DIF-AB-33W | 60 | Water | FINEX-33W-LP2 | 35 |
High transparency、Good feel O/W Wlayersorientation |
| DIF-AB-3CS (Prototype) |
60 | FINEX-30-OTS (Prototype) |
35 | ||
| Cyclopentasiloxane-Based ZnO Dispersion | |||||
| DIF-3ST2 | 50 | Cyclopentasiloxane | FINEX-30S-LPT | 35 |
Standard W/O Olayersorientation |
| DIF-AW4 | 50 | FINEX-52W-LP2 | 20 |
High transparency W/O Olayersorientation |
|
| DIF-3W4 | 60 | FINEX-33W-LP2 | 35 |
High UV shielding W/O Olayersorientation |
|
| DIF-5CS | 50 | FINEX-50-OTS | 20 |
Good feel W/O Olayersorientation |
|
| Ester Oil-Based ZnO Dispersion | |||||
| DIF-OP-3W | 70 | Ethlhexyl palmitate | FINEX-33W-LP2 | 35 |
High passivity O/W Olayersorientation |
| DIF-TL-3W | 70 | Isotridecyl isononanoate | FINEX-33W-LP2 | 35 |
High passivity O/W Olayersorientation |
Hexagonal Flake-shaped Zinc oxide XZ Series
■Overview
Hexagonal flake zinc oxide is available in different particle sizes to match a wide range of sun care and cosmetic product applications.
Grade
| Product Name | Particle size(nm) | Thickness(nm) | INCI name | Features and Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XZ-100F-LP | 100 | 30 |
Zinc oxide Hydrogen dimethicone |
High UV shielding effect. |
| XZ-300F-LP | 300 | 100 |
Zinc oxide Hydrogen dimethicone |
Booster effect to increase SPF Can be also used as a white pigment. |
| XZ-1000F-LP | 1000 | 290 |
Zinc oxide Hydrogen dimethicone |
Good skin feel and the ability to produce optimal whiteness enable it to be substituted for pigment-grade titanium dioxide. |
| XZ-1000FST | 1000 | 80 | Zinc oxide | The thinning has improved UV shielding ability and feel. |
*Non-coated items also included in lineup
Inquiries
Cosmetic Innovation Department
TEL +81-3-5823-3725
Flake-shaped barium sulfate
Flake-shaped barium sulfate H series
Grade
| Product Name | Particle size(μm) | INCI name | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| H | 7 | Barium sulfate | Offers matte finish. |
| HM | 10 | Barium sulfate | Good balance of matte and luster finish. |
| HL | 15 | Barium sulfate | Offers more luster than HM. |
| HG | 20 | Barium sulfate | The grade with the most shiny luster finish. |
| H-LF | 7 | Barium sulfate Coconut Fatty Acids Magnesium hydroxide |
Matte finish with good smoothness.RSPO-certified grade |
| H-LFM | 7 | Barium sulfate Magnesium myristate |
Matte finish with good smoothness. |
| HG-LFP | 20 |
Barium sulfate Magnesium hydroxide Palmitic acid |
Luster finish with good smoothness. |
*Coated items also included in lineup
■TEM Images
Flake-shaped barium sulfate H
■Long-Lasting Soft Focus Effect of H-LFM Lamellar Barium Sulfate
Lamellar Barium sulfate has a higher soft-focus effect than mica and has proven effective for long-lasting makeup applications.
《Evaluation Method》
First, after face washing, apply skin lotion and milky lotion and allow them to soak in for 15 minutes. Next, apply an appropriate quantity of powder foundation, and quantify the number of spots and pores using a VISIA skin analyzer.
■Comparative data of flake-shaped barium sulfate and other materials
The soft effect of flake-shaped barium sulfate is higher than with other materials.
《Measurement conditions》
0.2g of sample + 0.8g of silicone(PWC = 20 wt%) were dispersed twice with 25 turns at 100 pounds in a Hoover muller,applied to a glass plate with a 1mil applicator,and measured in a haze meter.
Inquiries
Cosmetic Innovation Department
TEL +81-3-5823-3725
Microplastic-Free Bead Alternatives：Spherical Calcium Carbonate ＆ Spherical Barium Sulfate
■Overview
It imparts a light, smooth feel and excellent soft-focus performance thanks to its spherical particle shape. A substitute material for polymer beads.
Spherical Calcium Carbonate Calmaru
Grade
| Product Name | Particle size(μm) | INCI name | Oil absorption | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calmaru SCS-M5 | 5 |
Calcium carbonate Sodium metaphosphate |
42 ㎖/100g(IPM) | Offers both excellent soft foucus effect and a high level of press moldability. |
| Calmaru-AM | 5 |
Calcium carbonate Sodium Nametaphosphate Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate |
32 ㎖/100g(IPM) | Surface treatment provides water repellency |
Spherical Barium Sulfate Barimaru
Grade
| Product Name | Particle size(μm) | INCI name | Oil absorption | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barimaru | 5 | Barium sulfate Silica | 25 ㎖/100g(IPM) | Offers both excellent soft foucus effect and a high level of press moldability |
| Barimaru-LF | 5 |
Barium sulfate Silica Stearic Acid |
Surface treatment provides water repellency |
■TEM Images
Calmaru
Barimaru
■Drop test of molded compound
Barimaru-LF and Calmaru is spherical powder with high press moldability.
《Methods of measurement》
Samples (10g) were placed in a vessel and molded by pressing at 2 MPa for 30 sec.
The molded compounds were dropped from a height of 10 cm, and the number of cycles until breakage was recorded.
■Soft focus effect
《Method for Haze values》
・Sample : Dispersed in dimethicone (10,000 cPs) with Planetary centrifugal mixer (2000rpm, 3min)
・Standard: Barimaru 10wt% (This volume fraction was used to evaluate.)
・Film thickness: wet 25.4μm Comparative powder is adjusted to have the same volume ratio as in the Barimaru evaluation.
Applying powder to artificial skin (spot type) and observing the effect of blurring the spots
Unprecedented high soft-focus property
■W/O sunscreen for SPF boosting effect test
《Method of measurement》
In Vitro SPF values are measured with the SPF analyzer.
Samples are applied to PMMA plates with 2mg/㎠.
Barimaru-LF and Calmaru-AM enhance In Vitro SPF values.
■Long lasting effect
《Method of measurement》
Mix 1.8g of sample mixed with 0.9g of artificial sebum. Then, visually check the color change.
Artificial sebum ⇒ oleic acid : squalene : olive oil ＝ 1:2:2
Compared to other spherical powders, Barimaru and Calmaru have a smooth texture even after being mixed with artificial sebum. They keep their whiteness in oil.
Keep the whiteness even after sebum absorption
Inquiries
Cosmetic Innovation Department
TEL +81-3-5823-3725
Cosmetic Inorganic Fluorescent Materials
Cosmetic Inorganic Fluorescent Materials Lumate® Series
Characteristics
◯Absorbs harmful UV rays,transforming them to visible light to shine.
◯Composed of elements used in cosmetic materials.
◯Green (Lumate®G) corrects reddish hues,red (Lumate®R) gives skin a healthy look,and blue (Lumate®B) gives it a translucent look.
◯Various shining colors including white can be produced by combining the three Lumate products.
◯Lumate®G(Particle size 2.5μm)
INCI name：Zinc oxide
【SEM image】
【Emission / excitation spectra】
【Particle size distribution】
◯Lumate®R(Particle size 3.0μm)
INCI name：Magnesium / Manganese / Titanium Oxide
【SEM image】
【Emission / excitation spectra】
【Particle size distribution】
◯Lumate®B(Particle size 8.0μm)
INCI name：Calcium Cerium Phosphate
【SEM image】
【Emission / excitation spectra】
【Particle size distribution】
Inquiries
Cosmetic Innovation Department
TEL +81-3-5823-3725
