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Cosmetic-Grade Black Iron Oxide

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General Information

  • Product Name: Cosmetic-Grade Black Iron Oxide
  • Catalog: CI-IFP-010
  • Applications: Foundations & BB/CC creams, eyeshadows, lipsticks, pressed and loose powders, concealers.

As a professional supplier of cosmetic raw materials, Alfa Chemistry specializes in high-performance inorganic functional powders. Among our premium offerings is cosmetic-grade black iron oxide, an essential pigment widely utilized across various cosmetic formulations. Renowned for its intense black hue, superior stability, and formulation versatility, black iron oxide plays a crucial role in delivering long-lasting color and aesthetic enhancement in makeup products.

Basic Properties

ItemsCI-IFP-010
Appearance Black powder
Molecular Formula Fe3O4 (FeO·Fe2O3)
ignition residue (Fe2O3) ≥96.5%
Whiteness ≥91
Pb ≤10ppm
As ≤2ppm
Cd ≤0.5ppm
Hg ≤1ppm
Packaging 25 kilograms of kraft paper bags, 1 kilogram in small packages

Characteristics of Cosmetic-Grade Black Iron Oxide

Cosmetic-grade black iron oxide exhibits a series of advantageous physical and chemical properties tailored for advanced cosmetic applications:

  • High Tinting Strength and Opacity: Our cosmetic-grade black iron oxide provides powerful coloration and excellent concealing power, effectively covering underlying skin tones and imperfections with a small amount of product.
  • Excellent Dispersibility: It demonstrates outstanding dispersibility in both powder and oil-wax systems. This characteristic is crucial for achieving uniform color distribution and preventing issues such as color floating or streaking.
  • Superior Skin Adherence: Its fine particle size and surface affinity contribute to a smooth application and lasting wear on the skin.
  • Outstanding Lightfastness & Stability: Resistant to fading under UV exposure and stable in the presence of acids, alkalis, and organic solvents.
  • Color Stability in Emulsions: Especially in BB creams and foundations, black iron oxide helps prevent pigment floating or color banding, ensuring a natural and homogeneous appearance.
  • Inert and Non-Toxic: It meets global cosmetic regulatory standards, ensuring safety for daily skin contact.

Applications Across Cosmetic Categories

Black iron oxide is extensively used in a wide range of cosmetic products, valued for both its functional performance and aesthetic contribution:

  • Foundations and BB/CC Creams: It provides deep color and high coverage, helping to create an even, natural-looking complexion while addressing issues like color separation and streaking.
  • Eyeshadows: It provides dark shades and enhances depth in eye contouring with excellent blending performance.
  • Lipsticks: Used to achieve deep and muted tones while enhancing formulation stability and color payoff.
  • Pressed and Loose Powders: It adds coverage and oil-control capabilities, with anti-caking benefits due to its fine, stable dispersion.
  • Concealers: It delivers strong masking effects for blemishes, pigmentation, and shadows, especially in medium to deep skin tones.

Our cosmetic-grade black iron oxide is an essential pigment offering deep color, excellent stability, and superior performance across a wide range of makeup applications. For high-quality raw materials and expert technical support, please feel free to contact us to learn more.

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