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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


