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Gelest Inc. (a Mitsubishi Chemical Group company) manufactures and provides silane, silicone, surface treated pigments and metal-organic compounds serving advanced technology markets through a customer driven approach. With deep technical expertise and extensive analytical capabilities across organic, polymer, inorganic, and materials chemistries, the Gelest team possesses unique dexterity and the ability to develop and scale a wider range of products. Our technical teams work closely with the customer to understand and develop a solution that meets their specific chemistry and application needs. From inception to commercialization, Gelest is a partner you can trust.
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SiQube® Q1850
INCI Name: Polysilsesquioxane Steardimonium Chloride
Function: Conditioner, Pigment
Certifications & Compliance: CosIng Listed
SiQube® Polysilsesquioxane Steardimonium Chloride (Q1850) is a quaternary ammonium salt with conditioning properties for use in rinse-off formulations. In body washes, this product acts as a conditioning agent that leaves a smooth feel on skin without the need to incorporate a large oil phase into the formula.
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Gelest RIA-SRA
INCI Name: Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polycaprylylsilsesquioxane, Iron Oxides
Pigment Treatment Type: Silicone & Silane Treatment
Pigment Treatment Family: Hydrophilic Treatments
Color: Red
Gelest Red Iron Oxide SR (RIA-SRA) is a red iron oxide powder with polycaprylylsilsesquioxane and 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.
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Gelest WIA-HSA
INCI Name: Titanium Dioxide, Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate
Pigment Treatment Type: Hydrosperse Treatment (HS) , Silicone & Silane Treatment
Pigment Treatment Family: Hydrophilic Treatments
Color: White
Labeling Claims: Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Gelest Titanium Dioxide HS (WIA-HSA) is a white titanium dioxide powder treated with disodium carboxyethyl siliconate. This pigment is used in various color cosmetic formulations. It has a higher tinting strength and a reduced tendency for color flotation and plate-out.
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SiBrid® TM-081
INCI Name: Caprylyl Methicone
Function: Slip Agent, Wetting Agent
Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
SiBrid® CAPRYLYL METHICONE (TM-081) combines a light, dry feel and the excellent slip of silicone with excellent organic compatibility. Due to its good pigment-wetting properties, this product is recommended as an excellent vehicle for long-wearing foundations, lipsticks, and eye shadows. It also performs well as an additive in bath and tanning oils to enhance spreadability and reduce tack in many oil-based formulations.
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SiBrid® DE-23
INCI Name: Polydiethylsiloxane
Function: Carrier, Emollient, Wetting Agent, Binder, Slip Agent
Labeling Claims: Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
SiBrid® DIETHICONE DE-23 (DE-23) is a rich, non-tacky emollient that is substantive to the skin. It provides a rich feel in water-in-silicone emulsions and lipsticks. Due to its excellent pigment-wetting properties, this product also serves as a good binder in pressed powders.
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Gelest SIT8402.0
Chemical Name: Glycine, N-[2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl]-N-[3-(trihydroxysilyl)propyl]-, sodium salt (1:3)
Function: Intermediate, Chelating Agent
CAS Number: 1138444-28-6
Chemical Family: EDTA Salts, Organic Salts
Gelest N-(TRIMETHOXYSILYLPROPYL)ETHYLENEDIAMINE, TRIACETIC ACID, TRISODIUM SALT 35% IN WATER (SIT8402.0) is a carboxylate-functional trialkoxyl silane. It functions as a chelator and intermediate and is commonly used in chemical production.
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Gelest SIA0592.0
Chemical Name: N-Aminoethyl-aza-2,2,4-trimethylsilacyclopentane
CAS Number: 18246-33-8
Chemical Family: Heterocyclic Compounds, Silanes
Gelest N-(2-AMINOETHYL)-2,2,4-TRIMETHYL-1-AZA-2-SILACYCLOPENTANE (SIA0592.0) is a non-cross-linking cyclic azasilane used in vapor phase surface modification of nanoparticles. It functions as a coupling agent and intermediate and is commonly used in chemical production.
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SiBrid
Applications: Color Cosmetics, Skin Care, Hair Care
Product Families: Solvents & Carriers, Conditioners & Emollients, Sensory Modifiers
Chemical Family: Silicones
INCI Name: Polydiethylsiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Lauryl Methicone
End Uses: Foundation, Face Powder, Lipstick
SiBrid® Fluids are hybrid fluids that cross the boundaries between organics and silicones. SiBrid® Fluids are the preferred cosmetic vehicles for naturals where silicone-like properties are desired.
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Seribrite
Applications: Color Cosmetics, Beauty & Care
Product Families: Color & Effects, Hydrophobic Treatments, Treated Pigments & Powders
INCI Name: Mica, Stearyl Triethoxysilane
Seribrite™ SS is a high whiteness sericite that provides slip and creaminess not achievable with other treated and untreated sericites.