cosmetic micas unfold their effect just like nature: they reflect the light like natural pearls. This gives the impression of transparency and a softly shimmering tone. What's particularly advantageous about them is their high versatility: being chemically inert, they are compatible with all cosmetic formulas.
Characteristics of pearl pigment:NumberTest itemsStandard1Bulk density g/cm30.13-0.352Particle diameter distribution %Particle proportion within nominal grain diameter range ≥92%3Water content %≤0.24Oil absorption,g/100g60-905Dispersed phaseEven dispersal,without flock in the water;pigment particles are in even dispersal without over lap under the microscope.6TiO2content(dry basis)%0-687Fe2O3content(dry bases)%0-658PH value6-99Hydrotrope %≤0.3
Content of heavy metal is in conformity with the standards of France and ltaly:1lead<0.010%2Arsenic<0.005%3Mercury<0.005%4Cadmium<0.010%5Selenium<0.010%6Barium<0.010%