Multi-Functional Talc Alternatives

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Micro Powders design and manufacture innovative speciality micronised waxes, to help chemists and formulators achieve the performance demands that they require in their new products. 

Below, we take a look at all of their natural and synthetic alternatives to Talc. As always, if you’d like to find out more or request a sample, please do get in touch. 

If you’d like to set up an online meeting with ProTec Ingredia & Micro Powders, we’d also be happy to help facilitate this. 

Natural Fine Powders

Naturesoft 800 (Cellulose)

  • Absorbs 1.4X its weight in oil
  • Provides rapid absorption on the skin in emulsion systems

Naturesorb 1000 (Carnauba Wax/Calcium Silicate)

  • Absorbs 2.5X its weight in oil
  • Reduces greasy/oily aesthetics in formulation and on the skin

Biosoft 915 (Polyhydroxybutyrate)

  • Absorbs 1.4X its weight in oil
  • Mattifies with creamy aesthetics

Naturesoft 860R (Rice Bran Wax)

  • Oil binding properties provide pleasant aesthetics with added stability

Synthetic Fine Powders

Mattewax 511 (Polypropylene)

  • Proven mattifier in all applications
  • Attractive pricing

Micropoly 200 / 220 (Polyethylene)

  • Imparts creamy aesthetics 
  • Economical filler

Microsilk 422 (Synthetic Wax/Boron Nitride/Zinc Oxide)

  • Unique composite enhances slip, lubricity and coverage
  • Economical alternative to Boron Nitride and Nylon-12