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Color Techniques AS-5059 Alkyl Silane Treated Mica

Color Techniques AS-5059 Alkyl Silane Treated Mica appears as matte, slightly off white used in blush, eye shadow, eyebrow, eyeliner, face powder, foundation, lip, mascara, nail lacquer.

INCI Name: Mica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Color: White

Pigment Treatment Type: Silane Treatment (11S), Silicone & Silane Treatment

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Identification & Functionality

CI Number
Chemical Family
Pigment Type
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
EINECS No.
310-127-6 (Mica), 220-941-2 (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Nail Care Applications

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Fineness (through 100-mesh sieve)100.0%
Lead Contentmax. 20ppm
Loss on Ignition (at 600-650°C)max. 2%
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm
Organic ColorNegative
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory

Conforms to US CFR Title 21, Part 73 for mica

Technical Details & Test Data

Hydrophobicity

Floats on still water at least 1 hour

Microbiological Limits

Combined count of less than 50 microorganisms per gram and the absence of gram negative bacteria.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • USA

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

5 years (Sealed drums under ambient conditions)