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Gelest RIA-SFA

Gelest Red Iron Oxide SF (RIA-SFA) is a red iron oxide powder treated with triethoxysilylpropyl acetyl hydroxyprolinate. This hydrophilic, amino acid-treated pigment improves the skin's affinity and increases its moisture-binding capability. This skin-friendly pigment is recommended for use in various color cosmetic formulations.

INCI Name: Iron Oxides, Triethoxysilylpropyl Acetyl Hydroxyprolinate

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Identification & Functionality

CI Number
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chemical Structure

Gelest RIA-SFA - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Performance Benefits

Gelest is in continuous development of advanced surface modifcation chemistry, including amino-acid silanes.

  • Hydrophilic amino acid treatment
  • Improves affinity for the skin
  • Increases moisture binding capability
  • Firms skin
  • Smooth skin feel
  • Improves color development
  • Mass tone/Skin tone agreement
  • Improves powder pressing

Applications & Uses

Nail Care Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Red powder
Odor
Slight characteristic
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HydrophilicityPasses (1 gram wets on 50 ml still deionized water for one hour)
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
Red Iron Oxide Content98 - 99%
Triethoxysilylpropyl Acetyl Hydroxyprolinate Content1 - 2%
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm
Cadmium Contentmax. 1ppm
Chromium Contentmax. 100ppm
Copper Contentmax. 50ppm
Lead Contentmax. 10ppm
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm
Nickel Contentmax. 200ppm
Zinc Contentmax. 100ppm

Packaging & Availability

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