Micronized Powders
Cosmetic Powder Technology
Our powders can dramatically improve the feel or texture of any formula and serve as a vehicle for active delivery
| PSQ TECHNOLOGY | INTERPENETRATING HYBRID TECHNOLOGY | POLYSILICONE-11 |
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Products on the left-hand side of the chart are based on polymethylsilsequioxane, a non-absorbing, dry, glossy powder with a discrete particle-size distribution for soft focus effects. Many chemists use a bit of Gransil PSQ in their formulas with our elastomer gels to provide a "cream-to-powder finish". Our creative team even added real platinum, gold and diamond for a little bling to certain products. Check out PSQ-W which is hydrated with water for better compatibility and novel rheology. |
Products in the middle of the chart use our patented interpenetrating polymer technology to make powders with hybridized properties. For instance, Gransil EPSQ is so interesting and spongy, it makes a great textured mousse foundation or blush, wax to form Gransil ECW. Because of it's unique chemistry, LSQ provides an "open" pathway towards dry finishes, compared to regular polymethylsilsequioxanes. The Gransil Slip series uses the interpenetrating polymers in blended form to provide the best range of properties and value in formulating creams or powdered make-ups. |
Products on the right hand side are based on a powdered, readily dispersible form our polysilicone-11 elastomer for oil thickening, matte finishing and oil absorbing properties to give a wetter, more cushioned feel to the final formula. For instance, Gransil EP-LS is a value oriented 100% polysilicone-11 product available to formulators the world over. We even make a version infused with pure 24 carat gold! |
| POLYSILICONE-11 ELASTOMER POWDERS (see also Gransil elastomer gels) | |||
| Product Description | INCI Name | ||
| Gransil EP-9 | |||
| Gransil EP-9 is a 60% emulsion of spherical silicone elastomer powder with particle size within the range of 2-4 microns. | Polysilicone-11 (and) Water (and) Laureth-12 (and) Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin | ||
| Gransil EP-LS | |||
| A silicone elastomer powder that is prepared by spray-drying an o/w emulsion of cross-linked silicone elastomer and contains only enough surfactant to prevent agglomeration. This treatment favors elastomer dispersion in oil phase. | Polysilicone-11 (and) Laureth-12 | ||
| Gransil EPS | |||
| A silicone elastomer powder that is prepared by spray-drying an o/w emulsion of cross-linked silicone elastomer. Contains enough surfactant to assist elastomer being dispersed in an aqueous phase. | Polysilicone-11 (and) Laureth-12 | ||
| Gransil LS-Au | |||
| A silicone elastomer powder infused with colloidal gold to give a rich and natural rose tint to cosmetics | Polysilicone-11 (and) Laureth-12 (and) Gold | ||
| POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANES | |||
| Product Description | INCI Name | ||
| Granhydrosil PSQ-W-GL | |||
| A hydrated powder of polymethylsilsesquioxane with glycerin polyol for excellent dispersibility in hydrating water-based formulations. | Glycerin (and) Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) Water (and) Phenoxyethanol | ||
| Granpowder Lumiere Series | |||
| As we age, our skin dramatically loses its ability to fluoresce blue and green light. This lack of fluorescence leads to a prematurely aged, and unhealthy appearance. | Benzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl Polymethylsilsesquioxane | ||
| Granpowder PSQ-Au | |||
| A spherical polymethylsilsesquioxane powder surface modified with 24 carat gold. | Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) Gold | ||
| Granpowder PSQ-Pt | |||
| A spherical polymethylsilsesquioxane powder surface modified with elemental platinum | Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) Colloidal Platinum | ||
| Granpowder T-35 | |||
| A technologically advanced ultrafine TiO2 / PSQ composite powder useful for daily wear and color cosmetics with UV protection. Provides an extraordinary combination of great feel and high SPF. This composite form helps minimize in-process TiO2 dust formation. | Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) Titanium Dioxide (and) Stearic Acid (and) Alumina | ||
| Granpowder USQ | |||
| A unique premium blend of two spherical powders of polyurethane and polymethylsilsesquioxane with an optimized "soft focus" effect and a soft, creamy feel to the touch. | Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer | ||
| Granpowder Z-35 | |||
| A technologically advanced ultrafine ZnO / PSQ composite powder useful for daily wear cosmetics with UV protection. Provides a combination of extraordinary feel and high SPF efficacy. This composite form helps minimize in-process ZnO dust formation. Part of our UV Series of products. | Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) Zinc Oxide | ||
| Gransil PSQ | |||
| A spherical polymethylsilsesquioxane powder with an average particle size under 10 microns for improving lubricity, water repellency, anti-caking, slip, soft-focus and overall feel. | Polymethylsilsesquioxane | ||
| Gransil PSQ-W | |||
| A hydrated powder of polymethylsilsesquioxane for excellent dispersibility in water-based formulations. Good opacifier for aqueous serums | Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) Water | ||
| HYBRID INTERPENETRATING POLYMERS | |||
| Product Description | INCI Name | ||
| Gransil ECA | |||
| A hybrid silicone composite powder coated with citric acid for improved powder dispersing properties. | Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer (and) Citric Acid | ||
| Gransil ECW | |||
| A silicone composite powder integrated with about 10% carnauba wax to provide a simple and elegant way of formulating carnauba wax into a cream, lotion, serum or foundation. Allows for interesting mousse-like foundations | Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer (and) Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax | ||
| Gransil EPSQ | |||
| A hybrid silicone composite powder consisting of two interlacing polymer networks of primarily polydimethylsiloxane with some polymethylsilsesquioxane (PSQ). The two polymers are interwoven, but not covalently bonded to each other. | Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer | ||
| COSMETIC POWDERS (Non-Silicone) | |||
| Product Description | INCI Name | ||
| Granpowder Nylon | |||
| A solid spherical powder of nylon-12 having a narrow particle size distribution. Provides an excellent soft-focus effects in skin care lotions, powders and make-ups. | Nylon-12 | ||
| Granpowder PE-10 | |||
| A fine powder of polyethylene with a molecular weight over 2 million. The average particle size is 10 microns with a relatively narrow distribution. | Polyethylene | ||
| Granpowder PMMA | |||
| A spherical powder of crosslinked polymethylmethacrylate having a narrow particle size distribution to provide a "soft focus" effect and a powdery feel for cosmetic products. | Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer | ||
| Granpowder Silica | |||
| A solid spherical powder of silica having a narrow partical size distribution. Provides an excellent tactile feeling due to its free-roll-over property, thus improving the "fluidity" of powder, make-up and skin care products. | Silica | ||
| Granpowder Silica-Au | |||
| Granpowder Silica-Au is spherical silica cladded with colloidal gold with an average particle size of about 3-10 microns. | Silica (and) Gold | ||
