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Gelest GIA-TCA

Gelest Chromium Oxide Green TC (GIA-TCA) is a green powder treated with triethoxycaprylylsilane. This alkyl silane coating provides a very hydrophobic surface that increases the ease of particle dispersion in natural and synthetic fluids and helps stabilize particles in emulsion systems.

INCI Name: Chromium Oxide Greens, Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Pigment Treatment Type: Silicone & Silane Treatment, Triethoxycaprylylsilane Treatment (TC)

Pigment Treatment Family: Hydrophilic Treatments, Hydrophobic Treatments

Color: Green

Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard, Pathogen-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

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Identification & Functionality

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Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chemical Structure

Gelest GIA-TCA - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Performance Benefits

TC treated pigments and fillers are coated with an alkyl silane which provides a very hydrophobic coating that increases the ease of particle dispersion in natural and synthetic fluids and helps to stabilize particles in emulsion systems.

  • Improves pigment performance in oils and silicone
  • Economical hydrophobic pigment treatment
  • Decreases oil absorption
  • Improves wear on skin

Applications & Uses

Nail Care Applications

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Odor
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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%
Triethoxycaprylylsilane Content1 - 2%
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Contentmax. 20ppm
Chromium Content as Cr₂O₃ (in 2% NaOH Extract)max. 0.075%

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • 75g
  • 25kg
  • Packaging Under: Nitrogen