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SMA'RT® Tapioca Powder

SMA'RT® Tapioca Powder is extracted from Manihot Esculenta, which is commonly known as Cassava. It is non-GMO, aluminum-free, and non-irritating. SMA'RT® Tapioca Powder can be used as a safe and natural talcum replacement. Sample Size: 200g

Brand: SMA'RT (40 products)

Functions: Texturizing Agent, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

INCI Name: Tapioca Starch

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin

Benefit Claims: Compatibility, Silky Feel, Smooth Feel, Soft Feel, Texturizing, Viscosity Boosting

Labeling Claims: Aluminum-free, Asbestos-free, Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Non-GMO, Non-Irritant, Sustainable, Talc-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Tapioca Starch
Ingredient Origin
Natural Origin,
Plant Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Texturizing Agent,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
CAS No.
9005-25-8
EC No.
232-679-6
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Rheology Modifiers,
Texturizers & Fillers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Vitamins, Extracts & Oils
Botanical Ingredients & Extracts

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Compatibility,
Silky Feel,
Smooth Feel,
Soft Feel,
Texturizing,
Viscosity Boosting
Labeling Claims
Aluminum-free,
Asbestos-free,
Biodegradable,
Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Natural,
Non-GMO,
Non-Irritant,
Sustainable,
Talc-free,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Product Highlights
  • Starch extracted from Cassava (Tapioca). It is non-GMO, aluminum-free, and hydrophobically modified with polymethylsilsesquioxane which gives a velvety and soft after-feel to enhance compatibility with oils, emulsifiers & surfactants.
  • Cross-linked with calcium salt to improve water swelling & thickening. Can be used as talcum replacement. SMA’RT Tapioca Powder can be used as a safe and natural talcum replacement.
  • It is commonly used in natural deodorant and dry shampoo and can be added to the water phase of formulations to contribute to viscosity. It is a soft, free-flowing powder that provides a velvety feel to powder formulations.
Benefits
  • Thickens water phase
  • Soft, powdery feel
  • Natural
  • GMO-Free
  • Aluminum Free
  • Safe alternative to talc
  • Water and oil absorbent
  • Asbestos free

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
AP/Deo,
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
Application Format
Creams,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Powder,
Stick
AP/Deo Applications
Deodorants
Color Cosmetic Applications
Compact Powder,
Face Powder
Hair Care Applications
Dry Shampoos
Skin Care Applications
Body Powder
Recommended Use
  • Add as is to formula, preferentially to water phase. No heating is required.
  • Typical use level is 3-10% depending on desired viscosity. For external use only.
Applications
  • Body & makeup powders
  • Antiperspirants,
  • Color cosmetics
  • Creams
  • Lotions
  • Eye cosmetics
  • Liquid make-up, liquid talc.

Properties

Physical Form
Powder,
Solid
Appearance
White free - flowing powder.
Miscible in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (20% aqueous slurry).5.0 - 7.0--
Properties
  • Widely used as thickener and viscosity enhancer in various personal care products.
  • Excellent texturizer in face powders providing smooth and silky velvety feel.
  • Mitigates heavy unpleasant and greasy feel of oils, esters & waxes.
  • Can replace talc in formulas.