DSM has announced that Parsol TX fully complies with all new specifications listed in the SCCS Opinions. Earlier this year, the Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety (SCCS) assessed the use of titanium dioxide in its nano form, and concluded that it is safe to use as a UV filter in cosmetic products for dermal application when it fulfills the characteristics specified by the SCCS.
According to SCCS opinion, a purity of ≥99% in rutile form and a photocatalytic activity of less than 10% in nano form (compared to the corresponding non-coated or non-doped references) are among the main requirements that confirm the product’s stability and safety.
Parsol TX is an aluminium-free, inorganic UV filter, made of 100% pure rutile form. Thanks to its unique, very tight, double coating, it has an excellent photo-stability and a good compatibility with other UV filters such as avobenzone, and also with acrylate thickeners.
As confirmed by the proprietary consumer and market research, a negative sensory experience is the major drawback related to the usage and re-purchase of sunscreens. Parsol TX’s hydrophobic coating strongly contributes to its aesthetic appeal in formulation, and in particular, to its pleasing, sensory feel. Thanks to its formulation properties, it offers flexibility across a wide range of sun and skin care product formulations including makeup products and the latest additions in the personal care market’s BB and CC cream formulations. Aline Hueber, global marketing manager Sun Care at DSM, commented: “We are excited about this positive development for nano grades of titanium dioxide. We are pleased to see that its tangible benefits over conventional titanium dioxide, for both consumers and customers, are confirmed by the growth of the product over recent years.”
