Gelest SAA-SRA
- INCI Name
- MicaTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Gelest Sericite SR (SAA-SRA) is a white to off-white powder treated with trimethylsiloxysilicate. The hydroxyl-terminated silsesquioxane network in the coating improves adhesion to skin and hair, making it ideal for use in color cosmetic formulations. This pigment is the best candidate for use in long-wearing and water-resistant makeup.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Color Cosmetics
Product Families
- Color Pigments
- Treated Pigments & Powders
- Hydrophilic Treatments
Other characteristics
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Pigment Treatment Type
- Silicone & Silane Treatment
- Pigment Treatment Family
- Hydrophilic Treatments
- Odor
- Slight characteristic
- Markets
- Personal Care
- C.I. Number
- 77019
- Appearance
- White to off-white powder
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Pigments & Colorants
- Recommended Uses
- Long-wearing lipsticks
- Long-wearing foundations
- Long-wearing eyeshadows
- Long-wearing eyeliners
- Long-wearing mascaras
- Application Format
- Creams
- Leave On
- Powder
- Stick
- HIGHLIGHTS
Trimethylsiloxysilicate (SR)-Treated Pigments and fillers provide superior adhesion to skin and hair.; SR pigments are best candidates to be used in long-wearing and water-resistant makeup.; They are hydrophobic yet are not overly sensitive to oils including sebum.
- Performance Benefits
SR pigments and fillers are coated with a hydroxyl terminated silsesquioxane network that improves adhesion to skin and hair. SR pigments are well suited for use in eye make-up formulations. They are hydrophobic, yet are not overly sensitive to oils including sebum.; Water repellency; Low oil absorption; Forms high solids dispersions; Improves wear; Improves skin adhesion; Improves compressibility; Recommended for long wearing eye area products
- Packaging Information
- 60g
- 240g
- 1kg
- 10kg
- 25kg
- Packaging under : Nitrogen
- SR Treatment Benefits
- Superior skin adhesion
- Water repellency
- Low oil absorption
- Provides long wear
- Higher loading capacity
- Cosmetics
- BB Creams
- Compact Powder
- Foundation
- Lipstick
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Pigment
Technical data
Table 1 of 4
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrophobicity | Passes (1 gram floats on 50 ml still deionized water for one hour) | — |
| Loss on Drying (at 105°C, 3 hours) | max. 1 | % |
Table 2 of 4
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Microbial Content (No Pathogens) | max. 100 | cfu/g |
Table 3 of 4
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Mica Content | 95 - 97 | % |
| Trimethylsiloxysilicate Content | 3 - 5 | % |
Table 4 of 4
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenic Content | max. 3 | ppm |
| Lead Content | max. 20 | ppm |
| Mercury Content | max. 1 | ppm |
