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Gelest SAA-HSA

Gelest Sericite HS (SAA-HSA) is a white to off-white powder treated with disodium carboxyethyl siliconate. This pigment is used in various color cosmetic formulations. The hydrophilic treatment allows for superior dispersion in water for high loading. This pigment has a higher tinting strength and a reduced tendency for color flotation and plate-out.

INCI Name: Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate, Mica

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

Pigment Treatment Family: Hydrophilic Treatments

Labeling Claims: Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

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Identification & Functionality

CI Number
Pigment Treatment Family
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chemical Structure

Gelest SAA-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

Physical Form
Appearance
White to off-white powder
Odor
Slight characteristic
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HydrophobicityPasses (1 gram wets on 50ml 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
Mica Content97 - 99%
Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate Content1 - 3%
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm
Lead Contentmax. 20ppm
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • 60 g
  • 240 g
  • 1 kg
  • 10 kg
  • 25 kg
  • Packaging under : Nitrogen