This zinc oxide-only, water-in-oil SPF 50 sunscreen spray uses zinc oxide only to provide UV protection. It boasts excellent spray properties and a light skin-feel despite its relatively high ZnO load. HallSens™ DIAS is the sole carrier in the oil phase, helping to achieve outstanding dispersibility. Mineral Mist SPF 50 is stabilized with a single emulsifier—Olivem® 2090—and contains no high-melting-point materials. The cold-process formulation was subjected to in vitro analysis, delivering an SPF of approximately 54, PFA (PPD) 21, UVA1/UV = 0.84, and a critical wavelength of 376 nm.
Phase | INCI Name [INN/USAN] (Other Information) | Trade Name | % Wt | Function |
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A | Diisoamyl Succinate | HallSens™ DIAS | 30.00 | Emollient |
Polyhydroxystearic Acid | 3.00 | Dispersing Agent | ||
Butyloctyl Salicylate | HallBrite® BHB* | 5.00 | Emollient / Sunscreen Solvent | |
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene | SolaStay® S1* | 3.00 | Photostabilizer | |
Tocopherol | Biochemica® Vitamin E Natural | 0.50 | Antioxidant Agent | |
Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate/Polyricinoleate | Olivem® 2090 | 5.00 | Emulsifier | |
B | Zinc Oxide (and) Triethoxycaprylylsilane | 24.80 | UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent | |
C | Glycerin | 3.00 | Humectant | |
Water (Aqua) | up to 100 | Volatile Carrier | ||
Sodium Chloride | 1.00 | Stabilizing Agent | ||
Preservative | a.n. | Preservative |
PREPARATIVE PROCEDURE
1 | To the main vessel, add phase A with mixing until uniform, then add phase B in. |
2 | To a secondary vessel add phase C. |
3 | When AB and C phases are homogeneous, very slowly add phase C to phase AB. |
4 | After combination, strongly mix or homogenize for 10 minutes. |
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS (25°C)
Appearance | Thin lotion |
Viscosity (20 rpm, Brk, RVII, SP 4, after 24h at room temperature; mPa∙s) | 200 - 500 |

*Patented and Patent Pending
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