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Gelest VIB-SRA

Gelest Ultramarine Violet SR (VIB-SRA) is a surface-treated violet ultramarine pigment. This pigment is used to create clean, bright shades and soft pastels for long-wear eye makeup and powders. It is more cost-effective than other organic pigments and is used in various color cosmetic formulations. This pigment is coated with a hydroxyl-terminated silsesquioxane network, which improves adhesion to skin and hair.

INCI Name: Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Ultramarines

Pigment Treatment Type: Silicone & Silane Treatment

Pigment Treatment Family: Hydrophilic Treatments

Color: Violet

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Dye Free, Lake Free, Pathogen-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Vegan

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Identification & Functionality

CI Number
Chemical Family
Pigment Treatment Family
Pigment Treatment Type
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chemical Structure

Gelest VIB-SRA - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Performance Benefits

SR pigments and fillers are coated with a hydroxyl terminated silsesquioxane network that improves adhesion to skin and hair. SR pigments are well suited for use in eye make-up formulations. They are hydrophobic, yet are not overly sensitive to oils including sebum.

  • Water repellency
  • Low oil absorption
  • Forms high solids dispersions
  • Improves wear
  • Improves skin adhesion
  • Improves compressibility
  • Recommended for long wearing eye area products
SR Treatment Benefits
  • Superior skin adhesion
  • Water repellency
  • Low oil absorption
  • Provides long wear
  • Higher loading capacity
Product Highlights
  • Trimethylsiloxysilicate (SR)-Treated Pigments and fillers provide superior adhesion to skin and hair.
  • SR pigments are best candidates to be used in long-wearing and water-resistant makeup.
  • They are hydrophobic yet are not overly sensitive to oils including sebum.
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

Nail Care Applications
Recommended Uses
  • Long-wearing lipsticks
  • Long-wearing foundations
  • Long-wearing eyeshadows
  • Long-wearing eyeliners
  • Long-wearing mascaras
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
Odor
Slight characteristic
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HydrophobicityPasses (1 gram floats on 50 ml still deionized water)
Loss on Drying (at 105°C, 3 hours)max. 1.3%
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Microbial Content (No Pathogens)max. 100cfu/g
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ultramarine Violet Content98 - 99%
Trimethylsiloxysilicate Content1 - 2%
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Contentmax. 20ppm

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

Technical Details & Test Data

Skin Adhesion and Wear Resistance

Gelest VIB-SRA - Skin Adhesion And Wear Resistance

Gelest VIB-SRA - Skin Adhesion And Wear Resistance - 1

∆L* Values of Eyeshadow Regression

TiO₂ Dispersion in Diethicone

Gelest VIB-SRA - Tio₂ Dispersion in Diethicone

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • 75g
  • 1kg
  • 5kg
  • 10kg