Ultramarine blue is a beautiful true, bright blue pigment obtained by calcining a mixture of kaolin, sulfur, sodium carbonate, and carbon at temperatures above 700 °C. It can vary in shade slightly with the addition of certain ingredients at the manufacturing stage. It not only makes the most vibrant blue eyeshadows, it is invaluable for those with cool undertones and used in small amounts would adjust hues in foundations, blushers, bronzers and lipsticks.
Stable and non-bleeding when used in soap.
Weight: 40g
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Ultramarine Blue |
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CI. Number C.A.S. Nos. |
Pigment Blue 29 (77007) 57455-37-5 |
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Physical Properties |
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Form Appearance Mean Particle Size Sieve Residue (on 45 micron) Free Sulphur Soluble Salts Volatile Matter (2H at 105°C) Oil Absorption Specific Gravity |
Dry powder Blue powder 2.14µ 0.05% Maximum 0.05% Maximum 0.70% Maximum 1.00% Maximum 33.0% 2.35 |
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Resistance Properties |
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Heat Light (blue wool scale) Acids Alkalis |
>350°C Excellent (7-8) Poor Excellent |
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Colour (Reduced 2:5 in oil) |
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DL DH DC DE |
Maximum +/-0.30 Maximum +/-0.90 Maximum +/-0.75 Maximum 1.00 |
