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Gelest SAA-MLA

Gelest Sericite ML (SAA-MLA) is a white to off-white 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: Dimethicone PEG-3 Laurate, Mica

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

Pigment Treatment Family: Hydrophilic Treatments

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Identification & Functionality

CI Number
Pigment Treatment Family
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chemical Structure

Gelest SAA-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

Application Format
Color Cosmetic Applications

Properties

Appearance
White to off-white 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
Mica Content98 - 99%
Dimethicone PEG-3 Laurate Content1 - 2%
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm
Lead Contentmax. 20ppm
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Europe
  • North America
Packaging Information
  • 60g
  • 240g
  • 1kg
  • 25kg
  • Packaging under : Nitrogen