Shin Etsu Chemical CoArticles & NewsHomeShin-Etsu Silicones Europe B.V.'s SPD-WT1 Hydrophobic Treated Ultrafine Titanium Dioxide for Sun CareSPD-WT1 offers sensorial benefits and SPF properties in addition to its environmentally friendly profile by using water instead of organic or synthetic solvents − notably for sun care applications.HomeShin-Etsu Silicones of America, Inc. Highlights Recent Sunscreen FormulationsThe company's SPD series are highly concentrated dispersions of fine particles of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide in a volatile silicone oil (DMF-2cs Dimethicone).HomeShin-Etsu Silicones Showcases L-Ascorbic Acid Formulating at the SCC76After significant research and testing, Shin-Etsu found that by utilizing silicone gels, the texture of an anhydrous 10% L-ascorbic acid serum system improved and the greasy feel was eliminated while emulsifiers such as KF-6105 achieved stability.