KOBO PRODUCTS INC. Treated Powders / Microspheres / Microsphere Complexes / Dispersions Ultrafine Pigments / Additional Materials / Glycosphere / Softsphere MICROSPheres are discrete spherical particles ranging in average particle size form i to 20 Microns. Because of their size and shape they are able to scatter the light to diminish the look of fine lines on the skin, also known as "Optical blurring" or "Soft focus".  They also provide a ball braring effect, which will impart finished products with increased payoff, an elegant silky texture, enhanced slip and better blendability for a more natural finish.  Depending on the level used,   they can provide a non-tacky, velvety or powdery after-feel (Cream to Powder texture). Oil Absorption Physical Property Common Properties :"Ball Bearing" Feel on Application, Light Scattering, Velvety/Dry AfterFeel CODE INCI NAME AVG  SIZE PROPERTIES APPLICATION SP-500 Nylon-12 5 Micron Creamy Feel Powders, Anhydrous/Hot pours, Emulsions SP-10 Nylon-12 10 Micron Transparent Creamy feel Cost effective Powders, Anhydrous/Hot pours, Emulsions EA-209 Ethylene acrylates copolymer 10 Micron Soft sphere Pressable Water dispersible Heat sensitive Powders, Emulsions, oil Gellant CL-2080 Polyethylene 12 Micron Soft sphere Pressable Water dispersible Heat sensitive Powders,  Emulsions, oil Gellant HE-3040 Polyethylene (HD) 12 Micron Heat resistant Pressable Powders, Anhydrous/Hot pours, Emulsions BPA-500 Polmethyl methacrylate 10 Micron Silky feel Pressable Powders, Anhydrous/Hot pours, Emulsions BPD-500 Polyrethane 12 Micron Lubricious feel Excellent adhesion Transparent Pressable Elastic Powders, Anhydrous/Hot pours, Emulsions PP Polypropylene 14 Micron New product Powders, Anhydrous/Hot pours, Emulsions TP-145 Silicone resin 5 Micron Maximum slip Maximum shine Very dense spheres Powders, Anhydrous/Hot pours, Emulsions MSS-500/3N Silica 3 Micron LOW oil absorption Velvety feel Non porous Powders, Anhydrous/Hot pours, Emulsions MSS-500/3 Silica 3 Micron MEDIUM oil absorption Velvety feel Porous Powders, Anhydrous/Hot pours, Emulsions MSS-500/3H Silica 3 Micron HIGH oil absorption Porous Increases mass release Carrier Powders, Anhydrous/Hot pours, Emulsions MSS-500/N Silica 12 Micron LOW oil absorption Velvety feel Non porous Powders, Anhydrous/Hot pours, Emulsions MSS-500 Silica 12 Micron MEDIUM oil absorption Velvety feel Porous Powders, Anhydrous/Hot pours, Emulsions MSS-500/H Silica 12 Micron HIGH oil absorption Porous Powders, Anhydrous/Hot pours, Emulsions COSPHARM   INC. Email us at: COSMETIC & PHARMACEUTICAL RESOURCES. 50 La Rue Lane, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 TEL 732) 432-5852, FAX 732-432-0490