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Arcopearl® Black

CAS Number
1345-25-1
EC Number
215-721-8
INCI Name
Iron Oxides
Chemical Family
Iron Oxides

Arcopearl® Black is a synthetic fluorphlogopite (synthetic mica) that is exceptionally dark black pigment.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Powder
  • Solid

Product families

Pigments & Colorants — Effects Pigments
  • Blackened
  • Interference
  • Pearlescent
Cosmetic Ingredients — Pigments & Colorants
  • Effect Pigments

Other characteristics

Brand
Arcopearl
Color
Black
Pigment Type
  • Blackened, Interference, Pearlescent
  • Blackened
  • Interference
  • Pearlescent
Particle Size
11.0 - 11.0 microns
Labeling Claims
  • Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
  • Clean at Sephora
  • Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Benefits
  • High intensity black pigment
  • Soft Sensorial Benefits
  • Easily disperses in oil and water
  • High purity
  • Low heavy metal levels
C.I. Number
77163
Use Levels
1 - 10%
Appearance
Fine black powder
Applications
  • Color cosmetics
  • Skincare
Pigment Base
Synthetic Mica
Technology
  • Cosmetic Ingredients
  • Pigments & Colorants
Compatibility
  • No known incompatibilities
  • Not sensitive to pH and temperature
Benefit Claims
  • Easy Dispersability
  • Excellent Water Dispersion
  • High Purity
Ingredient Origin
Synthetic
Application Format
  • Gel
  • Powder
  • Stick
Handling

Store in cool dry conditions in well-sealed containers

Formulation Guideline

Typical use level: 1-10% Higher levels can be used to achieve desired color effects; Can be formulated into powder, stick, gel and emulsion formulations; Add at end of processing

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
  • Effect Pigment
  • Pigment

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Iron Oxides70%
Oil Absorbtion70ml /100 g
Particle Sizeapprox. 11µm
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite30%

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