Gelest SAA-SSA

Identification & Functionality

CI Number

77019

INCI Name

Mica,

Stearyl Triethoxysilane

Pigment Treatment Family

Hydrophobic Treatments

Pigment Treatment Type

Silicone & Silane Treatment

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Pigment

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients,

Pigments & Colorants

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Pigments & Colorants

Color Pigments,

Treated Pigments & Powders

Pigments & Colorants — Treated Pigments & Powders

Hydrophobic Treatments

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Aesthethic Enhancement,

Color & Look,

Cushioning Effect,

Imparts Lubricity,

Sensory Enhancement,

Water Repellency

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Color Cosmetics,

Sun Care

Application Format

Creams,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Powder,

Spray

Color Cosmetic Applications

Face Powder,

Foundation

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

White to off-white powder

Odor

Slight characteristic

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Hydrophobicity	Passes (1 gram floats on 50 ml still deionized water for one hour)	—	—
Loss on Drying (at 105°C, 3 hours)	max. 1	%	—

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Microbial Content (No Pathogens)	max. 100	cfu/g	—

Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Mica Content	97 - 99	%	—
Trimethylsiloxysilicate Content	1 - 3	%	—

Heavy Metals

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arsenic Content	max. 3	ppm	—
Lead Content	max. 20	ppm	—
Mercury Content	max. 1	ppm	—

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Regional Availability

• Europe
• North America

Packaging Information

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