Bismica MAX Brown

Identification & Functionality

CI Number

77163,

77491,

77492,

77499

Chemical Family

Iron Oxides

INCI Name

Bismuth Oxychloride,

CI 77491,

CI 77492,

CI 77499,

Iron Oxides,

Mica

Pigment Type

Pearlescent

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Effect Pigment,

Pigment

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients,

Pigments & Colorants

Product Families

Pigments & Colorants — Effects Pigments

Pearlescent

Cosmetic Ingredients — Pigments & Colorants

Effect Pigments

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Color Intensity,

Easy Dispersability,

Skin Adhesion

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefits

• Adds visual appeal to formulations
• 70% pigment load
• Ease of dispersibilty and processing
• Excellent skin adhesion

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Color Cosmetics,

Skin Care

Application Format

Leave On,

Powder

Color Cosmetic Applications

Eye Shadow,

Face Powder

Use Level

1 - 25%

Applications

• Color cosmetics
• Skincare

Formulation Guidelines

• Typical use level: 1-25% Higher levels can be used to achieve desired color effects
• Not for aqueous products such as gels, cleansers
• Add at end of batch
• Appropriate use for eye or lip area applications should be confirmed against current regulations.

Properties

Color

Brown

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

Fine powder

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Particle Size Range	1 -150	µm	—

Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163)	10 - 20	%	—
Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77492)	60-80	%	—
Mica	10 - 20	%	—

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.