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Gelest YIA-HSA

Gelest Yellow Iron Oxide HS (YIA-HSA) is a yellow powder treated with disodium carboxyethyl siliconate. This pigment is used in various color cosmetic formulations. The hydrophilic treatment allows for superior dispersion in water for high loading. This pigment has a higher tinting strength and a reduced tendency for color flotation and plate-out.

INCI Name: Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate, Iron Oxide Yellow

Color: Yellow

Pigment Treatment Type: Hydrosperse Treatment (HS) , Silicone & Silane Treatment

Pigment Treatment Family: Hydrophilic Treatments

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Identification & Functionality

Pigment Treatment Family
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chemical Structure

Gelest YIA-HSA - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Performance Benefits

Gelest Hydrosperse surface modification creates an anionic, hydrophilic reacted coating that provides instant dispersion in aqueous media without high shear agitation. 

  • Improved wetting in aqueous systems
  • Dispersion in water with low shear mixing
  • Complete color development
  • Higher tinting strength
  • Capability to achieve high pigment loading
  • Reduced tendency for color flotation and plate-out

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Color Cosmetic Applications

Properties

Color
Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Standard Packaging
  • 50 g
  • 200 g
  • 1 kg
  • 10 kg
  • 25 kg