Gelest RIA-SSA

Identification & Functionality

CI Number

77491

INCI Name

Iron Oxides,

Stearyl Triethoxysilane

Pigment Treatment Family

Hydrophobic Treatments

Pigment Treatment Type

Silicone & Silane Treatment

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Pigment

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients,

Pigments & Colorants

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Pigments & Colorants

Color Pigments,

Treated Pigments & Powders

Pigments & Colorants — Treated Pigments & Powders

Hydrophobic Treatments

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Aesthethic Enhancement,

Color & Look,

Cushioning Effect,

Imparts Lubricity,

Sensory Enhancement,

Water Repellency

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Color Cosmetics,

Sun Care

Application Format

Creams,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Powder,

Spray

Color Cosmetic Applications

Face Powder,

Foundation

Properties

Color

Red

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

Red powder

Odor

Slight characteristic

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Hydrophobicity	Passes (1 gram floats on 50 ml still deionized water for one hour)	-	-
Loss on Drying (at 105°C, 3 hours)	max. 1	%	-

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Microbial Content (No Pathogens)	max. 100	cfu/g	-

Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Red Iron Oxide Content	98 - 99	%	-
Stearyl Triethoxysilane Content	1 - 2	%	-

Heavy Metals

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arsenic Content	max. 3	ppm	-
Cadmium Content	max. 1	ppm	-
Chromium Content	max. 100	ppm	-
Copper Content	max. 50	ppm	-
Lead Content	max. 10	ppm	-
Mercury Content	max. 1	ppm	-
Nickel Content	max. 200	ppm	-
Zinc Content	max. 100	ppm	-

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Regional Availability

• Europe
• North America

Packaging Information

• 75g
• 300g
• 1kg
• 10kg
• 25kg
• Packaging Under : Nitrogen