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SUMICOS™ WALNUT

CAS Number
12001-26-2, 1309-37-1, 1317-61-9
Physical form
Powder
About

Pearlescent pigment for cosmetic applications like face & eye make-up, lip products and nail varnish. This brown-colored lustrous coloring agent is used in personal care products like skincare, soaps, fragrances and body oils. Other applications are hair color products, shampoo, shower gel, and wash-off products. It is composed of mica (59-71%), iron (III) oxide (23-31%) and iron (II,III) oxide (5-11%). Shelf life: 5 years.

Benefits:

  • Resistant to acids and alkalis, heat stability upto 800°C   

  • Imparts brilliancy and shimmer effects

  • Practically insoluble in water

  • Meets with European Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 & REACH Regulation (EC) No.1907/2006
  • Meets all requirements of US FDA 21CFR, PART 70-82

  

Grade Name
Walnut
Chemical Composition
Mica, Iron (III) oxide, Iron (II,III) oxide
Regulatory Status
  • US
  • Europe
  • Japan
  • China
Color Index
CI 77019, CI 77491, CI 77499
INCI Name
MICA, CI 77491, CI 77499
Category
Pigments > Special Effect Pigments > Pearl Luster Pigments