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DRY-FLO® TS – Tapioca Starch Powder

£5.00 - £26.50
£5.00
£5.00 - £26.50
£5.00

INCI Name: Tapioca Starch (and) Polymethylsilsesquioxane

CAS Number: 9057-07-2 (and) 68554-70-1

Description

DRY-FLO® TS is an aluminium-free, non-GMO modified tapioca starch that absorbs oil (1g takes up about 0.7ml of sebum) and mattifies. The polymethylsilsesquioxane treatment gives a soft after-feel, and its low protein content suits sensitive-skin products. It is a non-whitening talc replacement.

Key Properties

  • Aluminium-free, non-GMO
  • Oil-absorbing and mattifying
  • Non-whitening talc replacement
  • Disperses in cold water
  • Stable from pH 4 to 8

Applications

  • Lotions and creams
  • Colour cosmetics and powders
  • Dry shampoo
  • Antiperspirants and deodorants
  • Wipes

How to Use

  • Disperse in the water phase or add at the end of the process

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Technical Details

Appearance: White to off-white powder.

Moisture: ≤ 14.0 %.

pH: 5.0 - 7.5.

Mold: ≤ 200 cfu/g.

Total Plate Count: ≤ 2,000 cfu/g.

Yeast: ≤ 200 cfu/g

Handling and Storage

Dry-Flo TS starch is fine organic particulate therefore when handling avoid generation of dust.

Use in a well-ventilated area. The use of a dust mask is recommended.

Do not let the Dry-Flo TS starch powder or dust come in contact with heat, sparks, or open flame.

Dry-Flo TS starch should be stored in a cool, dry location away from heat, sparks, or fire.

Good industrial hygiene practices should be followed when working with this starch.

* Further documentation available with purchase

Formulation Guide

Suggested use levels

  • Emulsions: 1% for sprays up to 10% for traditional creams and lotions.
  • Ointments: up to 30%.
  • Powders: 5-95%.

Processing requirements

For use in powder form, Dry-Flo TS/TS Pure starches can be handled like any other natural starches.

For use in emulsion and hydro-alcoholic systems, the starches should be added as a powder directly to the emulsion with proper mixing.

Care must be taken to incorporate the starch at 45°C or below when used in aqueous systems.

If temperatures above 45°C are encountered, the starch granule may begin to swell, reducing its effectiveness as an aesthetic enhancer and could potentially increase the formulation viscosity.

Dry-Flo TS/TS Pure starches may also be slurried in glycols or glycerin and incorporated into the formula with proper mixing at temperatures below 45°C.

While the biopolymer is tolerant to shear, it should not be extensively homogenized due to the potential degradation of the starch.

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