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Astro CO Blue

Astro line pigment dispersions are a new generation for color pigments that allow for easy ingredient incorporation into formulations. The two product lines of Astro allow for addition water or oil type formulations with four distinct colors within each line. Ideal for temporary hair care formulations

Properties

Physical Form
Paste

Identification

Product families

Pigments & Colorants — Dispersions & Masterbatches
  • Color Dispersions
Cosmetic Ingredients — Pigments & Colorants
  • Color Pigments

Other characteristics

Brand
Astro
Color
Blue
Labeling Claims
  • Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard
  • Clean at Sephora
  • Credo Clean Standard
Carrier
Isododecane
Benefits

Provides brilliant color; Ease of use for processing; Excellent skin adhesion with long lasting properties

Use Levels
1 - 20%
Appearance
Brilliant colored paste
Applications
  • Color cosmetics
  • Skincare
  • Haircare
Technology
  • Cosmetic Ingredients
  • Pigments & Colorants
Compatibility
  • Not sensitive to temperature
  • Potential pH sensitivity based on pigment grade
Benefit Claims
  • Dispersing
  • Easy To Use
  • Long Lasting
  • Lustrous
  • Provides Attractive Color
  • Skin Adhesion
Dispersible In
Oil
Application Format
Leave On
Handling

Store in cool dry conditions in well-sealed containers.

Formulation Guideline

Typical use level: 1 - 20% Higher levels can be used to achieve desired color effects; Heat batch to 75°C – 85°C prior to addition.; Add at end of batch; In emulsions, add to oil phase for Astro CO series and to the water phase for Astro H series; Appropriate use for eye or lip area applications should be confirmed against current regulations.

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Pigment

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Bismuth Oxychloride50 - 70%
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter0.3 - 4%
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax0.3 - 5%
Ferric Ferrocyanidemax. 1 - 6%
Isododecane1 - 15%
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil20 - 40%

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