Ultra chemical's Zano portfolio consists of three different grades of zinc oxide each designed to exhibit performance in UVB, UVA and transparency. The natural, photostable, non-penetrating zinc oxide powders come in coated and non-coated forms.
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The ingredients are intended for skin and color cosmetics and sun care. The numerous product variables include:
Zano M Uncoated Zinc Oxide (INCI: Zinc Oxide) offers the high levels of UVA protection, a critical wavelength of 385 nm and good transparency.
Zano 20 Uncoated Zinc Oxide (INCI: Zinc Oxide) offers the high levels of transparency, while still offering sufficient UVA protection to pass international UVA guidelines and criteria; critical wavelength of 371 nm.
Zano 10 Uncoated Zinc Oxide (INCI: Zinc Oxide) offers the best balance between highest broad-band UV protection and transparency in the line; critical wavelength of 373 nm.
Zano 20 PlusSurface (INCI: Zinc Oxide (and) Triethoxycaprylyl silane) is a treated zinc oxide that offers high levels of transparency, while still offering sufficient UVA protection to pass international UVA guidelines and criteria; critical wavelength of 371 nm.
Zano 10 PlusSurface (INCI: Zinc Oxide and Triethoxycaprylyl silane) is a treated zinc oxide that offers a balance between high broad-band UV protection and transparency; critical wavelength of 373 nm.
Zano M PlusSurface (INCI: Zinc Oxide (and)Triethoxycaprylyl silane) is a treated zinc oxide that offers high levels of UVA protection and provides a critical wavelength of 385 nm, while maintaining good transparency.
Ultra Chemical also recently distributed Assure+ (INCI: Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract), a high purity extract that was recently shown to boost properties of SPF and UVA-PF by 20-40%. According to EverCare, Assure+ also increases both SPF and UVA-PF values when used in mineral only and hybrid sunscreen formulations.
