Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- CI Number
- Carrier
- Chemical Family
- INCI Name
- Pigment Type
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Benefits
- Adds visual appeal to formulations
- Ease of processing
- Excellent skin adhesion
- Exceptional sensory characteristics
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Use Level
- 1 - 20%
- Applications
- Color cosmetics
- Skincare
- Suncare
- Formulation Guidelines
- Typical use level: 1-20% Higher levels can be used to achieve desired color effects
- Not for aqueous products such as gels, cleansers
- Heat batch to 75°C – 85°C prior to addition.
- Add at end of batch
- In emulsions, add to oil phase
- Appropriate use for eye or lip area applications should be confirmed against current regulations.
Properties
- Color
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Soft paste
- Typical Properties
- Composition
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Melting Point | approx. 65 | °C | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Bismuth Oxychloride | 50 - 70 | % | — |
| Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | 1 - 5 | % | — |
| Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax | 1 - 5 | % | — |
| Iron Oxides | 10 - 25 | % | — |
| Isododecane | 1 - 15 | % | — |
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.