Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- Chemical Family
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Benefits
- Provides brilliant color
- Ease of use for processing
- Excellent skin adhesion with long lasting properties
Applications & Uses
- Application Format
- Use Level
- 1 - 20%
- Applications
- Color cosmetics
- Skincare
- Haircare
- Formulation Guidelines
- Typical use level: 1 - 20% Higher levels can be used to achieve desired color effects
- Heat batch to 75°C – 85°C prior to addition.
- Add at end of batch
- In emulsions, add to oil phase for Astro CO series and to the water phase for Astro H series
- Appropriate use for eye or lip area applications should be confirmed against current regulations.
Properties
- Color
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Brilliant colored paste
- Dispersible in
- Oil
- Composition
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Bismuth Oxychloride | 50 - 70 | % | — |
| Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | 0.3 - 4 | % | — |
| Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax | 0.3 - 5 | % | — |
| Iron Oxides | max. 1 - 6 | % | — |
| Isododecane | 1 - 15 | % | — |
| Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil | 20 - 40 | % | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Compatibility
- Not sensitive to temperature
- Potential pH sensitivity based on pigment grade
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
Store in cool dry conditions in well-sealed containers.