Micro Powders, Inc. – Exfoliants 

Synscrub is a worldwide approved, economical and eco-friendly exfoliant derived from biodegradable synthetic wax, offered in both irregular and spherical shapes for different scrub performance. It is Micro Powers’ best synthetic alternative to polyethylene plastic microbeads.

The irregular products go as followed:

PropertiesSynscrub 1435PCSynscrub 20PCSynscrub 35PCSynscrub 50PCSynscrub 80PCSynscrub 100PC
INCI NameSynthetic WaxSynthetic WaxSynthetic WaxSynthetic WaxSynthetic WaxSynthetic Wax
Particle ShapeIrregularIrregularIrregularIrregularIrregularIrregular
ColorWhiteWhite White White White White
Melting Point (°C)108-113108-113108-113108-113108-113108-113
Density @25°C (g/cc)0.950.950.950.950.950.95
Minimum Particle Size (mesh)N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Maximum Particle Size (mesh)1420355080100
Maximum Particle Size (μm)1410840500297180150
BiodegradabilityFreshwaterFreshwaterFreshwaterFreshwaterFreshwaterFreshwater

The Sherical products:

PropertiesSynscrub 164SSynscrub 164SF
INCI NameSynthetic WaxSynthetic Wax
Particle ShapeSphericalSpherical
ColorWhiteWhite
Melting Point (°C)108-113108-114
Density @25°C (g/cc)0.950.95
Minimum Particle Size (mesh)4080
Maximum Particle Size (mesh)2040
Maximum Particle Size (μm)840420
BiodegradabilityFreshwaterFreshwater

Micro Powers, Inc has also created Synscrub Colours, a worldwide approved, permanently coloured, bleed-resistant spherical exfoliants derived from biodegradable synthetic wax that provide unique visual effects.

PropertiesSynscrub 164BLS (Blue)‡Synscrub 164BRS (Brown)Synscrub 164RS (Red)Synscrub 164GRS (Blue-Green)Synscrub 164BKS (Black)Synscrub 200GRS (Green)Synscrub Berry 30605 (Deep Pink)
INCI NameSynthetic Wax, Blue 1 LakeSynthetic Wax, Caprylic/Capric Tryglycerides, Yellow 5 Lake, Red 7 Lake, Titanium Dioxide, Iron OxidesSynthetic Wax, Red 30 LakeSynthetic Wax, Chromium Hydroxide GreenSynthetic Wax, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) oil, Blue 1 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, LecithinSynthetic Wax, Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 5 LakeSynthetic Wax, Red 33 Lake, Red 7 Lake, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides
Particle ShapeSphericalSphericalSphericalSphericalSphericalSphericalSpherical
ColorBlueBrownRedGreenBlackGreenDeep Pink
Melting Point (°C)108-113108-113108-113108-113108-113108-113108-113
Density @25°C (g/cc)0.950.950.950.950.950.950.95
Minimum Particle Size (mesh)40404040404060
Maximum Particle Size (mesh)20202020202030
Maximum Particle Size (μm)840840840840840840590
BiodegradabilityFreshwaterFreshwaterFreshwaterFreshwaterFreshwaterFreshwaterFreshwater

Naturescrub® is a worldwide approved, irregular, biodegradable exfoliant range, derived from Copernicia wax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil and Glycol Montanate. They are offered in a variety of particle sizes for a variety of performances. 

PropertiesNaturescrub C20Naturescrub C50Naturescrub M20Naturescrub M50Naturescrub H14Naturescrub H20Naturescrub H50
INCI NameCopernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) WaxCopernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) WaxGlycol MontanateGlycol MontanateHydrogenated Castor OilHydrogenated Castor OilHydrogenated Castor Oil
Particle ShapeIrregularIrregularIrregularIrregularIrregularIrregularIrregular
ColorLight YellowLight YellowOff-WhiteOff-WhiteWhiteWhiteWhite
Melting Point (°C)83-8683-8682-8882-8882-8782-8782-87
Density @25°C (g/cc)0.990.991.011.010.990.990.99
Minimum Particle Size (mesh)20502050142050
Maximum Particle Size (μm)8402978402971410840297
BiodegradabilityFreshwaterFreshwaterFreshwaterFreshwaterFreshwaterFreshwaterFreshwater

Naturebead® is a worldwide approved, spherical exfoliant, naturally obtained from various waxes, providing gentle exfoliation when rubbed into the skin.  

PropertiesNaturebead B20Naturebead G20Naturebead J20Naturebead R20 Naturebead C14
INCI NameCopernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax,
Beeswax
Cetyl Esters,
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax,
Olea Europaea (Olive) fruit oil
Copernicia Cerifera
(Carnauba) Wax, Beeswax,
Jojoba Esters
Oryza Sativa
(Rice) Bran Wax
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran
Wax, Theobroma Cacao
(Cocoa) seed butter
Particle ShapeSphericalSphericalSphericalSphericalSpherical
ColorOff-White to
Light Yellow
Off-WhiteOff-White to
Light Yellow
Off-White Off-White to
Light Yellow
Melting Point (°C)71-7745-5374-7977-8272-76
Density @25°C (g/cc)0.920.940.930.990.98
Minimum Particle Size (mesh)2020202014
Maximum Particle Size (μm)8408408408401410
BiodegradabilityNot testedNot testedNot testedNot testedNot tested

Finally, Bioscrub® is a range of natural exfoliants made from polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB). These marine and freshwater biodegradable scrubs are produced from the biofermentation of vegetable sugars. They are available in uncoloured and white versions and a variety of particle sizes.

PropertiesBioscrub 20PCBioscrub 50PCBioscrub 80PCBioscrub 100PC
INCI NamePolyhydroxybutyratePolyhydroxybutyratePolyhydroxybutyratePolyhydroxybutyrate
Particle ShapeIrregularIrregularIrregularIrregular
ColorLight TanLight TanLight TanLight Tan
Melting Point (°C)170-180170-181170-182170-183
Density @25°C (g/cc)1.251.251.251.25
Minimum Particle Size (mesh)205080100
Maximum Particle Size (μm)840297180150
BiodegradabilityFreshwater/MarineFreshwater/MarineFreshwater/MarineFreshwater/Marine