Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- INCI Name
- Pigment Type
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Product Overview
- Patented multi-layer encapsulated pigments that transform from white, to reveal color
- Capsules have different polymer coatings to address sensory, stability and release performance
- Spray dry technology controls size, stability and feel of bead
- Shear resistant up to 7,000 rpm
- Benefits
- Unique product application with “Color Reveal” story.
- Highly loaded pigment content.
- Outstanding touch-feel and texture.
- Can be delivered through pump delivery system and formulated into a variety of textures and formats.
- Allows for white formulations.
- Small particle size for better skin esthetics
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Use Level
- max. 5%
- Applications
- Color Cosmetics
- Skincare
- Suncare
- Formulation Guidelines
- Typical use level: up to 5%
- Can be used in different product forms; stick, powder, emulsion, etc
- Should be added at the end of the formulation, without too much agitation
- For best color development, the capsule needs to swell for 12-24 h
- When formulating with high levels of organic UV filters, the Biogenic Magicolor 140 or 150 series should be used
- Appropriate use for eye or lip area applications should be confirmed against current regulations.
Properties
- Color
- Physical Form
- Pigment Base
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Capsule Wall | Zea Mays (Corn) Starch (and) Ethyl Cellulose | — | — |
| Particle Size | 150 - 250 | µm | — |
| Pigment Content | 20 - 30 | % | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Compatibility
- Not sensitive to temperature
- Should be kept away of extreme pH
- Avoid the use of alcohol
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
Store in cool dry conditions in well-sealed containers.