Attenuation Grade

TiO2 Dispersions
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is an effective sunscreen As a leader in dispersion technology, Kobo
agent. Its chemical and physiological inertness specializes in custom formulating and grinding
makes it ideal for formulating mild or of TiO2 dispersions. Kobo is able to grind TiO2
hypoallergenic sun care products, especially for to an aggregate size of about 100 nm, which
babies and people with sensitive skin. Although enables the TiO 2 to become extremely
micronized TiO2 has a very small primary particle transparent on skin. Kobo has mastered the art
size, the particles always form much larger of manipulating particle size and offers
aggregates, which often cause undesired dispersions of TiO2 with various particle sizes and
whitening and sometimes create an ashy look surface treatments in a wide range of solvent
when sun care products are applied on skin. bases. Kobo can also provide effective
formulation assistance based on our extensive
experience in formulating with inorganic UV
filters and invivo testing data.
100
UVB UVA

80

195 60 35 15 10 nm
Transmittance (%)

195 nm
60 15 nm 60 nm
10 nm
40
35 nm

20

0.001% TiO2
0
195 60 35 15 10 nm 300 400 500 600 700
Wavelength (nm)
This figure shows transmittance curves. The curves tell
There is a wide range of TiO2 available with different the relationship not only between particle size and
primary particle sizes (PPS). These pictures compare the transparency, but also between particle size and UVA/UVB
transparency of TiO2 dispersions of various PPS on two balance. As the particle size becomes very small, UVB
different skin types. Small primary particle sizes are attenuation is strong but UVA attenuation is weak. The
necessary to produce dispersions transparent to visible light particle size must be in a medium range if balanced
and efficient against UVB. protection in both the UVA and UVB regions is needed.

High SPF Transparent Sunscreen SPF

Formula KSL-117 35
Part 1 Part 2
● ROSE TALC-MS2 - Kobo Products: ● Sodium Citrate - Roche: Sodium Citrate 2.00%
Talc (And) Methicone 1.00% ● Net-DG - Barnet: Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate 0.10%
● VELVESIL 125 - Momentive/Kobo Products: ● Sodium Hyaluronate - Centerchem Inc.: Sodium
Cyclopentasiloxane (And) C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Hyaluronate 1.00%
Dimethicone Crosspolymer 3.00% ● Keltrol CG-T - CP Kelco: Xanthan Gum 2.00%
● Net-WO - Barnet: Cyclopentasiloxane (And) ● Butylene Glycol - Ruger Chemicals:
PEG-10 Dimethicone (And) Disteardimonium Butylene Glycol 4.00%
Hectorite 0.20% ● Methyl Paraben NF- InternationalSourcing:
● CM3K40T4 - Kobo Products: Cyclopentasiloxane Methylparaben 0.10%
(And) Titanium Dioxide (And) PEG-10 Dimethicone ● Deionized Water 6.00% Kobo Products, Inc.
3474 So. Clinton Ave.
(And) Alumina (And) Methicone 35.00% Manufacturing Procedure So. Plainfield, NJ 07080
● Uvinul® MC80 - BASF: Ethylhexyl *Use explosion-proof mixers and equipment USA
Methoxycinnamate 7.00% during batching process* tel +1 / (908) 757-0033
● Salacos 99 - Ikeda Corporation: fax +1 / (908) 757-0905
Isononyl Isonanoate 5.00% 1. Mix each Part separately. Make sure Net-WO is dispersed
● Lexol EHP - Inolex Chemical: in Part 1.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate 4.00% 2. Heat both Parts to 40°C and add Part 2 to Part 1 while Kobo Products, SAS
stirring with homogenizer at 3000 rpm. Rue Buissonniere, BP 67660
● Squalane - Fitoderm: Squalane 0.20% 31676 Labege Cedex
● Tocopherol - Cognis Corp.: Tocopherol 0.20% 3. Increase the rotation to 5000 rpm and continue to
emuslify for 5 minutes. France
● SF96-350 - Momentive/Kobo Products: tel +33 / (0)[Link].40
Dimethicone 1.00% 4. Cool down to room temperature with sweeping mixer.
fax +33 / (0)[Link].49
● SF96-100 - Momentive/Kobo Products: Description
Dimethicone 1.00% Excellent skin feel due to high level of silicone fluids.
● SF1202 - Momentive/Kobo Products: Combination use of Titanium Dioxide and Ethylhexyl
Kobo Dispatek, Inc.
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Cyclopentasiloxane 27.10% Methoxycinnamate provide a high SPF with minimal Nihombashi-bakurocho
● Propyl Paraben NF - International Sourcing: whitening. Chuoku, Tokyo, 103-0002
Propylparaben 0.10% Active Ingredients: Japan
Titanium Dioxide = 11.20% tel +81-3-3663-8049
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate = 7.00% fax +81-3-3661-8848
Technical Literature ref TiD-003- June 4, 2010 [Link]
 TiO 2 Dispersions
Carrier / Product INCI Primary Particle TiO2
Viscosity
Solvent Name Name Part. Size Size* Content
Cyclopentasiloxane (And) Titanium Dioxide (And) Alumina
CM3K25VM-AL (And) PEG-10 Dimethicone (And) Methicone 10 nm 120 nm 20% pourable
Silicones
CM3K40T4 Cyclopentasiloxane (And) Titanium Dioxide (And) pourable
PEG-10 Dimethicone (And) Alumina (And) Methicone 15 nm 120 nm 33%
Titanium Dioxide (And) Caprylyl Methicone (And) Cyclopentasiloxane (And)
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (And) Alumina (And) Polyhydroxystearic Acid (And)
KFS40VBAS-C Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone (And) Lauryl 10 nm 130 nm 31% pourable
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Mixed Caprylyl Methicone (And) Titanium Dioxide (And) Cyclopentasiloxane
Solvents (And) C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (And) Alumina (And) Polyhydroxystearic 10 nm
KFS40VM-AL Acid (And) Methicone (And) PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl 125 nm 31% pourable
Dimethicone
Caprylyl Methicone (And) Titanium Dioxide (And) Cyclopentasiloxane
KFS40M170 (And) C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (And) Alumina (And) Polyhydroxystearic 14 nm 150 nm 32% pourable
Acid (And) Methicone (And) PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
TNP40VTTS C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (And) Titanium Dioxide (And) Alumina (And)
Polyhydroxystearic Acid (And) Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate (And) 10 nm 100 nm 32% pourable
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (And) Titanium Dioxide (And) Alumina (And)
TNP40VM-AL Polyhydroxystearic Acid (And) Methicone 10 nm 105 nm 32% pourable
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (And) Titanium Dioxide (And) Alumina
GCP50VTTS (And) Polyhydroxystearic Acid (And) Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate 10 nm 110 nm 40% pourable
(And) Triethoxycaprylylsilane

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (And) Titanium Dioxide (And) Alumina

Esters/Oils TNP50T7 (And) Polyhydroxystearic Acid (And) Methicone 15 nm 120 nm 40% pourable
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (And) Titanium Dioxide (And) 15 nm 33% paste
TN40S4 Stearic Acid (And) Aluminum Hydroxide 140 nm
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (And) Titanium Dioxide (And) Stearic
GC40S4 Acid (And) Aluminum Hydroxide 15 nm 140 nm 33% paste
Isononyl Isononanoate (And) Titanium Dioxide (And) Stearic Acid
IN60S4 (And) Aluminum Hydroxide 15 nm 130 nm 49% paste
Titanium Dioxide (And) Isononyl Isononanoate (And) Alumina
INP60T7 (And) Methicone (And) Polyhydroxystearic Acid 15 nm 126 nm 48% pourable
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (And) Titanium Dioxide (And)
New TNP50T5S-Q Stearic Acid (And) Aluminum Hydroxide (And) Polyhydroxystearic Acid 30 nm 159 nm 41% pourable
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (And) Titanium Dioxide
JOS40S4 (And) Aluminum Hydroxide (And) Stearic Acid 15 nm 145 nm 31% paste
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (And) Titanium Dioxide (And)
JOSP40TIS Aluminum Hydroxide (And) Isostearic Acid (And) Polyhydroxystearic Acid 15 nm 130 nm 33% pourable
Natural
Esters/Oils Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (And) Titanium Dioxide (And)
SO40TZ Aluminum Hydroxide (And) Stearic Acid 15 nm 135 nm 31% paste
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (And) Titanium Dioxide 35 nm 164 nm 52% paste
JOSP55TJ (And) (And) Polyhydroxystearic Acid (And) Jojoba Esters

PM9P50M170 Titanium Dioxide (And) Isododecane (And) Alumina (And) 40%

Methicone (And) Polyhydroxystearic Acid 14 nm 110 nm pourable
Hydrocarbons
Titanium Dioxide (And) Isododecane (And) Alumina (And)
PM9P50VM-AL Methicone (And) Polyhydroxystearic Acid 10 nm 103 nm 38% pourable
Water (And) Titanium Dioxide (And) Butylene Glycol (And) Silica
WBG40M40 (And) Glycerin (And) Ammonium Polyacrylate 14 nm 196 nm 28% paste
Aqueous
WBG45M40ML Water (And) Titanium Dioxide (And) Butylene Glycol (And)
Silica (And) Glycerin 14-30 nm 160 nm 31% pourable

Kobo also offers Dispersions in Volatile Non-D5 Carriers. Please see separate flyer.
This table was prepared to assist in formulating with Titanium Dioxide Dispersions. The information contained herein is believed to be accurate at the time of printing and represent
typical values, but should not be used as a subsitute for product specification sheets.
NA = Not available at the time of printing
* Size in dispersion: intensity-weighted mean size measured on Dynamic Light Scattering particles sizer

Our dispersions are often divided into two general categories: Formulation guidelines
1. High Solids® Dispersions: These are usually in paste form and have a high active TiO2 loading and efficacy (up estimation of use level for SPF
to 5 SPF units/ TiO2%), which is necessary for formulating for very high SPF. 10 -15 nm TiO2 Dispersions
TM
2. High Speed Dispersions: These are usually pourable and easy to incorporate into a formulation. They are highly 1. SPF < 20 : 2.0-2.5 SPF / % TiO2
transparent. 2. SPF > 25 : 2.5-3.0 + SPF / % TiO2

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