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Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Features and Benefits
- A low viscosity liquid, very easy to use in the color formulation development and in the manufacturing of the color products.
- Applecare A100 can not only disperse the hydrophilic (non-surface treated) inorganic pigments (TiO2, ZnO, Iron oxide, etc) and fillers in the cosmetic oil into a low viscosity and high pigment load (up to 75% by weight) dispersion with common pigment dispersing equipments such as Cowles disperser, homogenizer, or propeller, etc, but also change their surfaces to hydrophobic, improving their water-resistance and longer-lasting benefits.
- This unique combination of dispersing and surface-treating benefits make Applecare A100 an essential ingredient in developing the new color control air cushion compact, which is a multi-tasking silky light CC foundation with broad spectrum SPF 50+, complete coverage, anti-aging and deep skin hydration in an easy-to-use sponge package.
- Since it disperses and surface-treats the less expensive non-surface treated pigments at the same time to match up with the performances of the surface-treated pigments, it practically eliminates the need for the expensive surface-treated pigments. Applecare A100 also works well for the surface-treated pigments, whose coating is not perfect.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Applications
Cosmetic and Toiletry:
- Beauty Products: foundation, mascara, lip products, pencils/liners, eye shadow, blush, etc
- Color control air cushion compact - a low viscosity W/S-O foundation in a sponge package.
- Compressed or baked powder compact: Use as a liquid binder or part of liquid binders
- Sunscreen products with inorganic UV filters.
- Usage Guidelines
- Typical dosage is 5% by weight of the non-surface treated pigments, and is 2-3% for the surface-treated pigments.
- Processing to make a 70 – 75% pigment dispersion stock: 1). Mix the oil ingredients and the Applecare A100 in a vessel at room temperature or preferable at > 65o C. 2) Add the pigment blend in 3 portions – 50%, 30%, and 20%, and mix well at > 65o C until homogeneous before the addition of the next portion. And 3) if desired grind the dispersion further with ball mill or 3-roll mill to a finer dispersion.
- In-situ processing: 1) Mix a portion of the liquid oil components and Applecare A-100 together, so that the final pigment % is 40 % – 50%. Do not add the emulsifiers at this step. 2) Grind the pigments into the oil blend with homogenizer to a fine homogeneous dispersion, preferably at > 65o C. 3) you may incorporate the emulsifiers now and move to the next step in the O/W or W/O emulsion preparation.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Mild characteristic
- Appearance
- Light brown liquid
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Dry Residue | 95 (3g, 3hrs, 110) | % | — |
| Heavy metal Content | min.1 | ppm | — |
| Microbial Content | Min.100 | CFU/g | — |
| Viscosity (20rpm, 25°C) | 300 1100 , | cPs | — |
Safety & Health
- Toxicological Information
Repeated Insult Patch Tests (RIPT):
The test results on 55 subjects: The product was “Dermatologist-tested” and was not associated with skin irritation or allergic contact dermatitis in human subjects.
Applecare A100 is non-GMO, free of gluten, phthalate, pesticide, paraben, and chemicals in the California Proposition 65 listing
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
Product is available in 16 Kg /5 gallon pail.
Storage & Handling
- Storage And Handling
Store the product in its original package, sealed tightly, and protect it from exposure to the extreme low temperature. If Applecare A-100 became a solid from the low temperature, simply heat it to 30C to bring it back to a liquid state. When it is stored over a long period of time, cloudiness may appear at the bottom. Light to moderate mixing or stirring will disperse it back into the liquid.