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Gelest TA7-SFA

Gelest Talc SF (TA7-SFA) is a white to off-white 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 used to enhance the esthetics of various color cosmetics.

INCI Name: Talc, Triethoxysilylpropyl Acetyl Hydroxyprolinate

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chemical Structure

Gelest TA7-SFA - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

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
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 Content98 - 99%
Trimethylsiloxysilicate Content1 - 2%
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Contentmax. 10ppm
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm
Asbestiform Minerals ContentNone Present

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • 1kg
  • 25kg
  • 300g
  • 75g