| abstract |
A composite silicone rubber powder comprising: (A) a silicone rubber powder having an average particle size within the range of 0.1 to 500 µm and hardness of at least 15 by type A durometer according to JIS K 6253, wherein the surface of said silicone rubber powder is coated with (B) a microfine inorganic powder having the BET specific surface area of at least 10 m2/g, said composite silicone rubber powder being characterized by the fact that the surface thereof is treated with (C) an organic silicon compound having a silicon-bonded hydrolyzable group, or with a product of partial hydrolysis of said compound, is characterized by excellent dispersibility in coating and cosmetic materials and having the possibility of improving matting properties of coating materials, and feel of use of cosmetic materials. |