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Gelest GIA-HSA

Gelest Chromium Oxide Green HS (GIA-HSA) is a chromium green 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.

INCI Name: Chromium Oxide Greens, Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate

Pigment Treatment Type: Hydrosperse Treatment (HS) , Silicone & Silane Treatment

Pigment Treatment Family: Hydrophilic Treatments

Color: Green

Labeling Claims: Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CI Number
Pigment Treatment Family
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chemical Structure

Gelest GIA-HSA - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Performance Benefits

Gelest Hydrosperse surface modification creates an anionic, hydrophilic reacted coating that provides instant dispersion in aqueous media without high shear agitation. 

  • Improved wetting in aqueous systems
  • Dispersion in water with low shear mixing
  • Complete color development
  • Higher tinting strength
  • Capability to achieve high pigment loading
  • Reduced tendency for color flotation and plate-out

Applications & Uses

Nail Care Applications

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Appearance
Green powder
Odor
Slight characteristic
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HydrophobicityPasses (1 gram floats on 50 ml still deionized water)
Loss on Drying (at 105°C, 3 hours)max. 1%
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Microbial Content (No Pathogens)max. 100cfu/g
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Chromium Oxide Greens Content98 - 99%
Stearyl Triethoxysilane Content1 - 2%
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Contentmax. 20ppm
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm
Chromium Content as Cr₂O₃ (in 2% NaOH Extract)max. 0.075%
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • 75g
  • 300g
  • 1kg
  • 10kg
  • 25kg
  • Packaging Under : Nitrogen