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Gelest LIA-SSA

Gelest Ultramarine Blue SS (LIA-SSA) is a stearyl triethoxysilane-treated blue ultramarine pigment. This pigment imparts the excellent wetting properties of the shorter-chain silanes with a more emollient skin feel in powders and dispersed systems. It is used in various color cosmetic formulations.

INCI Name: Stearyl Triethoxysilane, Ultramarines

Pigment Treatment Type: Silicone & Silane Treatment

Pigment Treatment Family: Hydrophobic Treatments

Color: Blue

Labeling Claims: Natural, Naturally Derived

Synonyms: n -Octadecyltriethoxysilane, Octadecyltriethoxysilane, Silane, Triethoxyoctadecyl-, Stearyltriethoxysilane, Triethoxyoctadecylsilane

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CI Number
Chemical Family
Ingredient Origin
Pigment Treatment Family
Pigment Treatment Type
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Surface Treatment Benefits
     
  • Provides long wear
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  • Lowers oil absorption
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  • Improves skin adhesion
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  • Enhances water repellency
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  • Facilitates dispersion processing
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Applications & Uses

Application Format
Color Cosmetic Applications
Formulation Guideliness
     
  • Use up to 0.10% for color correction
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  • More cost effective than organic pigments
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  • Ultramarine Pink is the only UV and heat stable “red” pigment permitted for use around eyes
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  • Ultramarines have low hiding power; use opacifiers to optimize
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  • Over-processing may decrease color saturation of products
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Properties

Color
Physical Form
Appearance
Blue powder
Odor
Slight characteristic
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HydrophilicityPasses (1 gram floats on 50 ml 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
Ultramarine Blue Content98 - 99%
Stearyl Triethoxysilane Content1 - 2%
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm
Lead Contentmax. 20ppm
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • 60g
  • 240g
  • 1kg
  • 5kg
  • 10kg
  • 25kg
  • Packaging Under: Nitrogen