Gelest SAA-TCA
- INCI Name
- MicaTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Gelest Sericite TC (SAA-TCA) is a white to off-white powder treated with triethoxycaprylylsilane. This alkyl silane coating provides a very hydrophobic surface that increases the ease of particle dispersion in natural and synthetic fluids and helps stabilize particles in emulsion systems. This pigment is used in various color cosmetic formulations.
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, Triethoxycaprylylsilane Treatment (TC); Silicone & Silane Treatment; Triethoxycaprylylsilane Treatment (TC)
- 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
- Application Format
- Creams
- Leave On
- Powder
- Stick
- Performance Benefits
TC treated pigments and fillers are coated with an alkyl silane which provides a very hydrophobic coating that increases the ease of particle dispersion in natural and synthetic fluids and helps to stabilize particles in emulsion systems.; Improves pigment performance in oils and silicone; Economical hydrophobic pigment treatment; Decreases oil absorption; Improves wear on skin
- Packaging Information
- 60g
- 240g
- 1kg
- 10kg
- 25kg
- Packaging under : Nitrogen
- 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 | 98 - 99 | % |
| Trimethylsiloxysilicate Content | 1 - 2 | % |
Table 4 of 4
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenic Content | max. 3 | ppm |
| Lead Content | max. 20 | ppm |
| Mercury Content | max. 1 | ppm |
