Surface treated pigments
Selection of the proper surface treatment is critical in color cosmetic formulations. Sensient Cosmetic Technologies surface treatments enable ease of formulation with improved stability while improving pigment performance, wearability and feel. Sensient surface treatments are applied through a proprietary particle manipulation technology ensuring the highest degree of particle coverage and optimized consistency. A wide range of treatments produces a variety of choices in formulating color cosmetics with enhanced product attributes.
Lines | Main Content | Main Properties | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
AS Alkyl Silane | Triethoxycaprylylsilane | Excellent hydrophobicity Easy dispersibility in oils and silicones Improved adhesion & wear resistance Allows fluid and bright high solid dispersion | |
COVASIL 4.05 Silicone | Dimethicone Trimethylsiloxysilicate | Good hydrophobicity Hybrid coating for lamellar particles only Silky feel No hydrogen potential | |
ADT-C Silicone polyurethane, organic titanate | Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate | Excellent hydrophobicity Allows very high pigment load in liquid W/O emulsions Consistant color dispersion Increased affinity and adhesion to the skin and the hair | |
FHP Fluoro High Purity | "Perfuoro surfactant" | Both excellent hydrophobic and lipophobic properties Easy dispersibility in silicone oils Suitable for long lasting make up PFOA-free & PFOS-free* | |
FSP FluoroSilane & FluoroPolymer | Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether | Very good hydrophobicity & good lipophobicity Suitable for long-lasting make-up, especially powders Soft touch on powders PFOA-free & PFOS-free* | |
HLC Hydrogenated Lecithin | Hydrogenated Lecithin | Good hydrophobicity Easy dispersibility in oils No-grinding Smooth and lubricious feel Excellent stability in emulsions | Ecocert |
NLL N-Lauroyl L-Lysine | Lauroyl Lysine | Excellent hydrophobicity Good dispersibility in oils Lower oil absorption compare to untreated powder Provides a creamy and soft skin feel | Ecocert |
NFW ROSE CF Natural Flower Wax - Candelilla-free grade | Blend based on Natural waxes | Good hydrophobicity; water resistance Soft and creamy skin feel Dry greasy touch Allows for reduced binder content | Ecocert |
GCA Glutamate Cystine Arginine | Glutamate Cystine Arginine | Natural triple amino-acid treatment Slightly hydrophobic Excellent affinity for keratin and skin Easy dispersible, grinding-free | Ecocert |
SGP Sodium Glycerophosphate | Sodium Glycerophosphate | Natural, hydrophilic Easy dispersible, grinding-free Moisturizing and water-retention | Ecocert |
AQ Dimethicone Copolyol | Dimethicone Copolyol | Easy dispersible in water based system Improved dispersion Long-lasting water based make-up |
* [PFOA] & [PFOS] : below the detection limit based on the Sensient’s method 10-224.
