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Gelest YIA-SFA

Gelest Yellow Iron Oxide SF (YIA-SFA) is a yellow 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 recommended for use in various color cosmetic formulations.

INCI Name: Iron Oxides, Triethoxysilylpropyl Acetyl Hydroxyprolinate

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Identification & Functionality

CI Number
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Applications & Uses

Nail Care Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Yellow powder
Odor
Slight characteristic
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HydrophilicityPasses (1 gram 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
Yellow Iron Oxide Content98 - 99%
Triethoxysilylpropyl Acetyl Hydroxyprolinate Content1 - 2%
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm
Barium Contentmax. 50ppm
Cadmium Contentmax. 10ppm
Chromium Contentmax. 100ppm
Copper Contentmax. 50ppm
Lead Contentmax. 10ppm
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm
Nickel Contentmax. 200ppm
Zinc Contentmax. 100ppm

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • 1kg
  • 200g
  • 25kg
  • 50g