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Gelest GIA-MLA

Gelest Chromium Oxide Green ML (GIA-MLA) is a chromium green powder treated with dimethicone PEG-3 laurate. This treatment allows for high pigment loading, water repellency, and low viscosity dispersion to maximize color intensity. It is used in various color cosmetic formulations.

INCI Name: Chromium Oxide Greens, Dimethicone PEG-3 Laurate

Pigment Treatment Type: Maximum Loading Treatment (ML) , Silicone & Silane Treatment

Pigment Treatment Family: Hydrophilic Treatments

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CI Number
Pigment Treatment Family
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chemical Structure

Gelest GIA-MLA - Chemical Structure

R = Lauryl

Features & Benefits

Performance Benefits

ML surface treatments utilize a hydrophobic siloxane with an embedded polar segment that disrupts particle-particle interaction. The combination of alkyl and polyethylene glycol functional groups are balanced to maximize wetting in non-polar oils.

  • High pigment loading
  • Excellent pigment wetting in oils
  • Low oil absorption
  • Water repellency
  • Low viscosity dispersions
  • Improved compressibility
  • Maximizes color intensity

Applications & Uses

Nail Care Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Green powder
Odor
Slight characteristic
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HydrophobicityPasses
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
  • Packaging Under : Nitrogen