Brands in Hydrophobic Treatments

Seribrite™ SS is a high whiteness sericite that provides slip and creaminess not achievable with other treated and untreated sericites.

Over 15 years ago, Miyoshi Kasei introduced its novel Amino Acid surface treatment technology for cosmetic applications. This patented technology, designated NAI (replacing the original AI, animal-derived treatment) is based on the chemical bonding of Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate to pigments and substrates. The NAI treatment was quickly embraced worldwide because of its unique benefits. The Compatibility of NAI treated pigments in silicone-based systems has been amply demonstrated by their usage in a number of commercially available W/S liquid foundations. NAI and NAID is longwearing and provides a moist, dewy feel while being much easier to disperse in oils and silicones.

ACT is a hybrid surface treatment consisting of vegetable derived amino acid, fatty acid metal soap and silane. Each component provides unique properties that synergistically make the ACT treatment one of the most effective treatments developed to date. (USP 6,482,441.) ACT treatment is applied to pigments and cosmetic substrates using Miyoshi America’s proprietary unique process, which allows for micronization and uniform surface treatment of individual particles.

Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate is a synthetic compound derived from fatty acid. When Iron Oxides are surface treated with Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, they display strong color development properties with increased adhesion to the skin. TPT is very reactive to almost all pigments and forms a uniform coating of lipophilic isostearate groups. There are abundant fatty ester groups on the treated surface; therefore, the titanate treated pigments can be easily wetted by and dispersed in organic vehicles, like esters, mineral oils or petrolatum. Oil absorption is substantially reduced, allowing the loading of pigments in the formula to be increased. TPT treated pigments are suitable for liquid foundations, lipsticks, blushes, eye shadows, and sunscreens.

Evonik's SIPERNAT® precipitated silicas are well-known and used as an anti-caking agent, carrier, stabilizer, defoamer, rheology controller, microplastic replacement, and numerous others. The SIPERNAT® product range provides a specialized product solution for many challenges. Through advanced product technology, custom application development and best-in-class handling expertise, Evonik's technical team supports customers in finding the right solution to step up the performance.

Evonik is one of the leading producers of nanostructured metal oxides. These are highly pure aluminum oxides or titanium dioxides. Evonik's portfolio also consists of a growing range of hydrophobic and mixed oxides grades. AEROXIDE® fumed titanium dioxide and aluminum oxide products are applied in a wide range of markets and applications such as anti-blocking agent in PET films and heat stabilizer in silicone rubber. Evonik's experienced global Applied Technology team keeps developing new applications in close collaboration with customers.