Gelest VIB-SSA

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CI Name: Pigment Violet 15
CI Number: 77007
Chemical Family: Silanes
INCI Name: Stearyl Triethoxysilane,
Ultramarines
Pigment Treatment Family: Hydrophobic Treatments
Pigment Treatment Type: Silicone & Silane Treatment
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Pigment,
Wetting Agent
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients,
Pigments & Colorants
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants
Cosmetic Ingredients — Pigments & Colorants
Color Pigments,
Treated Pigments & Powders
Pigments & Colorants — Treated Pigments & Powders
Hydrophobic Treatments

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Aesthethic Enhancement,
Cushioning Effect,
Dispersing,
Emolliency,
Good Wetting Properties,
Heat Stability,
High Temperature Resistance,
Improves Dispersion,
Improves Hydrophobic Properties,
Long Wear,
Reduced Oil Absorption,
Skin Adhesion,
Suitable for Direct Compression,
Sunlight Stability,
Water Repellency
Labeling Claims: Dye Free,
Lake Free,
Pathogen-free,
Vegan
Surface Treatment Benefits: Provides long wear

Lowers oil absorption

Improves skin adhesion

Enhances water repellency

Facilitates dispersion processing

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics,
Nail Care,
Skin Care,
Sun Care
Application Format: Balm,
Creams,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Powder,
Spray,
Stick
Color Cosmetic Applications: BB Creams,
Blush,
Body Paint,
Bronzer,
CC Cream,
Cheek Balm,
Color Corrector,
Compact Powder,
Concealer,
Contour,
Crayons,
Eye Liner,
Eye Shadow,
Eyebrow Enhancers,
Face Paint,
Face Powder,
Foundation,
Highlighter,
Lip Balm,
Lip Care Products,
Lip Color,
Lip Gloss,
Lip Liner,
Lip Polish,
Lipstick,
Mascara,
Other Eye Makeup,
Pencils,
Primers,
Rouge
Nail Care Applications: Nail Polish
Sun Care Applications: Sunscreen Lotion
Formulation Guideliness: Use up to 0.10% for color correction

More cost effective than organic pigments

Ultramarine Pink is the only UV and heat stable “red” pigment permitted for use around eyes

Ultramarines have low hiding power; use opacifiers to optimize

Over-processing may decrease color saturation of products

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Hydrophobicity	Passes (1 gram floats on 50 ml still deionized water)	—	—
Loss on Drying (at 105°C, 3 hours)	max. 1.3	%	—

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

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Ultramarine Violet Content	98 - 99	%	—
Stearyl Triethoxysilane Content	1 - 2	%	—

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Lead Content	max. 20	ppm	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability