Factory Supply Bulk Zinc Oxide Powder
- INCI:Zinc oxide
- Cas No:1314-13-2
- Cas No: 1314-13-2 Appearance:White powder, odorless
- Solubility:Insoluble but dispersible in water and oils
- Manufacture:Zinc oxide is produced from metallic zinc which is melted in a graphite crucible and vaporized at high temperatures (around 1000 °C). Zinc vapor reacts then with the oxygen in the air to give zinc oxide.
Products Description
Produced from naturally occurring zinc ore, super purity (free from other metals). Particle size 200-1000 nanometer (nm) or 0.2-1 micrometer (µm).
Benefits
- USP grade
- Reflects sunlight (UVB rays)
- Has soothing effects and can be used for skin irritations
- Whitening effect on skin therefore also used as coverage for makeup products
Application
Sun care & after-sun products, soothing skin care products, diaper creams, mineral makeup.
Formulation Guide
Can be added to formulas as is, recommended concentration 5-25%. Maximum allowed: USA 25%, Japan no limit. Can be combined with other sun screens & pigments. For external use only.