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DRY-FLO® TS Starch Powder

£0.00 - £15.00
£5.00
£0.00 - £15.00
£5.00

INCI Name: Tapioca Starch (and) Polymethylsilsesquioxane

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

Description

DRY-FLO® TS is an aluminium-free, non-GMO modified tapioca starch ideal for reducing greasiness in the oiliest formulations (1 g adsorbs ~ 0,70 ml of sebum). The modification with polymethylsilsesquioxane lends a soft after-feel to the skin. Its low-protein content (0.1%) is ideal for formulations for sensitive skin and reduces allergy concerns compared to corn-base starches. Patent pending.

Benefits/Applications

  • Broad compatibility:  Compatibility with other ingredients offers formulation flexibility. 
  • Tapioca starch:  Aluminum-free modified natural polymer. Biodegradable, based on non-genetically modified starch.
  • Nonwhitening on the skin and excellent as a Talc replacement.
  • Easily dispersed in cold water.
  • Cost-effective additive for a variety of skincare products.
  • Improves aesthetics of a broad spectrum of formulations.
  • pH stability: Suitable systems in a pH range from pH 4 to pH 8
  • Oil-adsorber: Mitigates greasiness of lotions, creams, and ointments

Usage

  • Lotions and creams
  • Colour cosmetics
  • Dry shampoos
  • Powders
  • Wipes
  • Antiperspirants/deodorants
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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