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Gelest YIA-TCA

Gelest Yellow Iron Oxide TC (YIA-TCA) is a yellow powder treated with triethoxycaprylylsilane. This alkyl silane coating provides a very hydrophobic surface that increases the ease of particle dispersion in natural and synthetic fluids and helps stabilize particles in emulsion systems.

INCI Name: Iron Oxides, Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Pigment Treatment Type: Silicone & Silane Treatment, Triethoxycaprylylsilane Treatment (TC)

Pigment Treatment Family: Hydrophilic Treatments, Hydrophobic Treatments

Color: Yellow

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Pathogen-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

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Identification & Functionality

CI Number
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chemical Structure

Gelest YIA-TCA - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Performance Benefits

TC treated pigments and fillers are coated with an alkyl silane which provides a very hydrophobic coating that increases the ease of particle dispersion in natural and synthetic fluids and helps to stabilize particles in emulsion systems.

  • Improves pigment performance in oils and silicone
  • Economical hydrophobic pigment treatment
  • Decreases oil absorption
  • Improves wear on skin

Applications & Uses

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Odor
Slight characteristic
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HydrophobicityPasses (1 gram floats on 50 ml still deionized water for one hour)
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%
Triethoxycaprylylsilane Content1 - 2%

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • 75g
  • 300g
  • 1kg
  • 10kg
  • 25kg