CHROMAZONE™

Identification & Functionality

Carrier

Aqua

INCI Name

Lecithin,

Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Film Former

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives

Hair Actives,

Skin Actives

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Film Formers

Cosmetic Ingredients — Vitamins, Extracts & Oils

Botanical Ingredients & Extracts

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Antioxidant Properties,

Color Protection,

Encapsulated Actives,

Film Forming,

Hair Protection,

Penetrating

Labeling Claims

Biodegradable,

Non-Flammable,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Color Cosmetics,

Hair Care,

Other Beauty & Care,

Skin Care

Application Format

Leave On,

Masks,

Rinse Off,

Serum

Hair Care Applications

Hair Conditioner,

Hair Masks,

Hair Serums,

Shampoos & Rinses

Use Level

1 - 3% (Hair Care Preparations)

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Odor

Characteristic

Appearance

Light brown liquid

Soluble in

Water, Glycols, Glycerin

Analytical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Pesticides	Comply with Ph. Eur. (2.8.13)	—	GC/MS, LC-MS/MS
Aflatoxins	Comply with Ph. Eur. (2.8.18)	—	AOAC 999.07
Ochratoxins	Comply with Ph. Eur. (2.8.22)	—	AOAC 2004.10
Benzo(a)pyrene (PAHs)	Reg. (EC) 1881/2006	—	JOSS 2002,25,96-100

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Aerobic Microbial Count	max. 100	cfu/g	ISO 21149
Yeast & Mold Count	max. 100	cfu/g	ISO 16212
Escherichia coli	Absent in 1 g	—	ISO 21150
Staphylococcus aureus	Absent in 1 g	—	ISO 22718
Candida albicans	Absent in 1 g	—	ISO 18416

Neat Resin Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Pseudomonus aeruginosus	Absent in 1 g	—	ISO 22717

Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Water Content	90 - 97	%	—
Lecithin Content	1.0 - 5.0	%	—
Punica Granatum	1.0 - 5.0	%	—

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH	3.5 - 5.0	—	—
Density	1.00 - 1.20	—	—
Ethanol Content	max. 0.1	—	—

Heavy Metals

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arsenic Content	max. 3	ppm	ICP-OES
Cadmium Content	max. 3	ppm	ICP-OES
Lead Content	max. 10	ppm	ICP-OES
Mercury Content	max. 1	ppm	ICP-OES
Antimony Content	max. 5	ppm	ICP-OES

Preservation System

Phenethyl Alcohol	max. 0.7 %
1,2-Hexanediol	max. 0.3 %

 

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

Plastic canisters of 5kg and 25kg net.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

2 years

Storage

CHROMAZONE™ may be stored in unopened original package protected from light in a clean, dry and cool place.