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Xirona® Le Rouge Cosmetic PigmentEndless possibilities for stable red and pink shades

Xirona® Le Rouge

Endless possibilities for stable red and pink shades

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Come and experience a new era of pinks and reds in cosmetic colors:

Xirona® Le Rouge opens a multitude of possibilities for exciting,

innovative cosmetic creations.

Xirona® Le Rouge is a red colored powder pigment with a dramatic

red pearlescence. A subtle color travel effect from red to orange-red

adds a touch of mystery. Xirona® Le Rouge offers endless red and pink

shades with maximum stability in cosmetic formulations in combina-

tion with other pearl luster pigments or pure white RonaFlair®

functional fillers. The truly red pigment has a particle size distribution

from 5 to 50 µm and thus provides a satiny to metallic shine effect.

Xirona® Le Rouge is a beautiful and unique addition to our extraordi-

nary series of inorganic color travel pigments based on silica flakes. A

web coating process produces the artificial silica substrate. Silica

flakes of synthetic origin feature an extremely uniform and controlla-

ble thickness as well as a smooth and regular surface. Highly

improved chroma and color purity are the result of these silica flake

characteristics in combination with a precisely controlled metal oxide

coating process.

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Subtle color travel effect from red to orange-red.

Are you interested in

more detailed

information on

Xirona® color travel

pigments? Please see

our specific brochure

“Xirona® cosmetic

pigments – Travel

through the world of

colors" (W304137).

Xirona® Le Rouge

Inorganic pearlescent red – high stability in your products

The following features of Xirona® Le Rouge lead the way to exciting

new pearlescent shades of pink and red without the use of organic

pigments:

· Maximum light stability

· High chemical and physical stability

· Compatible with, and stable in, aqueous

formulas – no color bleeding

· Stable at different pH values

· Very easy to incorporate into oil or

water phases

· Safe to use without concentration limit

· Purely inorganic nature

· Carmine-free

· No allergy risk

· Ecocert conformity

· Unique red metallic shine

· Subtle color travel effect

· Soft skin feel

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These listed features show the clear advantage over common red organic lakes or pearl

luster pigments with organic coatings. The ingredients of Xirona® Le Rouge are not

associated with any allergy risk and thus offer an additional advantage over organic

colorants. Another benefit: now, for such Xirona® Le Rouge-based products as an elegant

pink eye shadow, for example, you may use transparent components without the risk of

color-fading.

Xirona® Le Rouge is approved worldwide for use in color cosmetics and personal care

products, including the eye and lip areas, with no limits on usage levels.

Merck confirms that Xirona® Le Rouge, along with the portfolio of cosmetic pigments, is

in compliance with the REACH regulation.

Make your products sweet pink or red hot with Xirona® Le Rouge! Explore the infinite variety of sophisticated color cosmetics and personal care applications that can be created with Xirona® Le Rouge.

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Xirona® Le Rouge

The “first aid” pigment for passionate red and pink cosmetic products

Stable red or pink shades in color cosmetics are difficult to achieve

due to the stability issues of organic colorants and their possible

allergic potential or the unpleasant skin feel of pure iron oxide

powders. In addition, manufacturing-related problems may occur if

organic lakes are used. In formulations with lower pH values, or

especially in water-based systems like emulsions, almost all organic

pigments cause incompatibilities.

Forget about common difficulties when creating red and pink shades

– make use of the multi-talented cosmetic pigment Xirona® Le Rouge.

The addition of interference red, blue or violet effect pigments such

as Timiron® Splendid Colors results in highly stable pink shades.

Depending on the ratio, even delicate pastel pinks can be

developed by blending Xirona® Le Rouge with white or

silverwhite cosmetic pigments or fillers. New sophisticated

effects can be achieved in combination with sparkling

Ronastar® and Ronastar® Sparks pigments.

Employing a small amount of Xirona® Le Rouge (e.g. 0.1 %)

creates delicate pink masstone colors without using any additional

organic color dispersion.

Pink cosmetic formulations are superior in light stability if formulated with Xirona® Le Rouge.

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Combinations with clear red or bluish-red colorants as background

colors intensify the vibrant red impression of Xirona® Le Rouge.

We recommend using a ratio of 1:9 for organic lake and Xirona®

Le Rouge. The unstable part of the organic colorant is significantly

reduced by using only a very small amount of it while the strong

red shade is intensified in the desired direction.

The incorporation of Xirona® Le Rouge into cosmetic formulations

such as nail polishes, lipgloss, pressed powders as well as gel products

and emulsions follows the same basic rules as those of the well-

known Merck/Rona pigments. There is no limitation on the usage

level of the product. Xirona® Le Rouge disperses well in both oil and

water systems and does not need milling and deagglomeration.

Examples of cosmetic red pigments:

INCI name USA | INCI name EU | Stability | Allergy risk (*) | Remarks | Product type (EU) (**)

Red 6 | CI 15850 | Bleeds in water | 1) | Not for eye area (FDA) | see footnote

Red 7 | CI 15850 | Bleeds in water | 1) | Not for eye area (FDA) | see footnote

Red 33 Lake | CI 17200 | Bleeds in water | 0) |Not for eye area; 3 % in lip products (FDA) | see footnote

Red 36 Lake | CI 12085 |

Bleeds in organic solvents | 1) |

EU: 3 % in finished products FDA: not for eye area; 3 % in lip products | see footnote

Red 28 Lake | CI 45410 | Weak fastness | 1) |

EU: <1 % fluorescein, < 2 % monobromofluorescein FDA: not for eye area | see footnote

Iron Oxides | CI 77491 | Stable | 0) | No pure red color | see footnote

0) = allergic risk not known or extremely rare

1) = allergic reactions reported in single cases

(*) = source “Blaue Liste, Editio Cantor Verlag, 1993”

(**) = allowed for all cosmetic application areas

(>> hair dye products have not been considered)

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Chemical/physical data – Xirona® Le Rouge

Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iron Oxide, Silicon Dioxide

INCI Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Silica

CAS No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1309-37-1, 7631-86-9

EINECS No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-168-2, 231-545-4

Appearance/color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pearlescent red powder

Particle size (80 % within range) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 – 50.0 μm

pH (10 % aqueous dispersion DIN ISO 787-9) . . . . . 8.0 – 12.0

For more detailed information, please refer to the Technical Data Sheet.

Ordering information

Item No. Name Package Sizes

17728 | Xirona® Le Rouge cosmetic pigment | 30 g, 1 kg, 15 kg

For more information/samples, please contact: Merck KGaA, Darmstadt/Germany at [email protected]

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Lipstick

S 11-32 Red!

Ingredients Art. No. Suppliers INCI [%]

A

Xirona® Le Rouge | 1.17728 | (1) | CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), SILICA | 10.00

Xirona® Volcanic Fire | 1.17469 | (1) | CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), SILICA, MICA, TIN OXIDE | 5.00

B

Wax white | 1.11544 | (1) | CERA ALBA (BEESWAX) | 8.75

Paracera C 44 | | (2) | COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA WAX), CERESIN | 5.25

Adeps lanae | | (3) | LANOLIN | 3.50

Isopropyl myristate | | (4) | ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | 5.60

Paraffin viscous | 1.07160 | (1) | PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM (MINERAL OIL) | 2.10

Propyl-4-hydroxybenzoate | 1.07427 | (1) | PROPYLPARABEN | 0.10

Oxynex® K liquid | 1.08324 | (1) |

PEG-8, TOCOPHEROL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, ASCORBIC ACID,

CITRIC ACID | 0.05

Covapate Unired LC 3779 | | (5) | RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL, CI 15850 (RED 7) | 2.00

Covapate Unired LC 3703 | | (5) | RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL, CI 15850 (RED 6) | 2.00

Castor oil | | (3) | RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL | 55.45

C

Fragrance Pearl FC10599 | | (6) | PARFUM | 0.20

Suppliers:

(1) Merck KGaA/Rona®

www.merck4cosmetics.com

(2) Paramelt

(3) Henry Lamotte GmbH

(4) Cognis GmbH

(5) Les Colorants Wackherr

(6) Parfex

Notes:

A brilliant, intense red lipstick. Xirona®

Le Rouge and two color dispersions

create this fully red color. Xirona®

Volcanic Fire adds a sensational

highlight with its color travel from

red to copper to gold. A lipstick for

that special occasion – to dress and

to impress!

Procedure:

Heat the ingredients of phase B to 75 °C. Add phase A

ingredients and stir until the melt is homogeneous.

Transfer the mixture into a molding machine, which

is heated up to 65 °C, add the perfume and stir about

15 minutes. Fill into a lipstick mold which has been

preheated to about 55 °C. Cool down the mould and

transfer the cold bullets to mechanisms. A highly glossy

appearance can be obtained by subsequent flaming.

Merck provides information on application technologies and relevant regulations based upon our current knowledge and opinion.

Merck makes no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability or fitness for a particular use,

with respect to such information or its application. Purchasers must independently determine the suitability of our ingredients for the

purchaser's intended product, use or process. Purchaser is responsible for observing all laws and regulations relevant to such products,

uses or processes. The foregoing information and suggestions are also provided without warranty of non-infringement as to the

intellectual property rights of third parties, and shall not be construed as any inducement to infringe the rights of third parties.

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Nail Polish

S 11-33 Fiery Nails

Ingredients Art. No. Suppliers INCI [%]

Xirona® Le Rouge | 1.17728 | (1) | CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), SILICA | 2.00

Xirona® Volcanic Sparks | 1.17736 | (1) |

CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, CI 77891 (TITANIUM

DIOXIDE), SILICA, TIN OXIDE | 1.00

Coloring Base Ref. 683 | | (2) |

BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE/

TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE/GLYCOLS COPOLYMER,

NITROCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ACETYL

TRIBUTYL CITRATE, CI 15880 (RED 34 LAKE), ACRYLATES

COPOLYMER, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE | 1.00

Coloring Base Ref. 686 | | (2) |

ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE,

PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE/

GLYCOLS COPOLYMER, CI 15850 (RED 6 LAKE), ISOPROPYL

ALCOHOL, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, STEARALKONIUM

HECTORITE | 1.00

Thixotropic Nail Lacquer

Base 155 | | (2) |

BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE,

ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE/

TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE/GLYCOLS COPOLYMER,

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE,

ADIPIC ACID/FUMARIC ACID/PHTHALIC ACID/

TRICYCLODECANE DIMETHANOL COPOLYMER, CITRIC ACID | 95.00

Suppliers:

(1) Merck KGaA/Rona®


(2) Durlin/France

Notes:

This deep red nail polish glamorizes and covers nails

well with a fiery look. It can be combined excellently

with the lipstick S 11-32 Red! for a breathtaking look.

Xirona® Le Rouge and two red color dispersions are

creating this intensive, rich red shade. Xirona®

Volcanic Sparks sets additional highlights with its

elegant sparkle and its red/coppery color travel effect:

A red nail polish that really stands out from the

crowd!

Procedure:

Mix all ingredients by stirring

at 1000 rpm for 10 minutes.

Avoid introducing air.

Merck provides information on application technologies and relevant regulations based upon our current knowledge and opinion.

Merck makes no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability or fitness for a particular use,

with respect to such information or its application. Purchasers must independently determine the suitability of our ingredients for

the purchaser's intended product, use or process. Purchaser is responsible for observing all laws and regulations relevant to such

products, uses or processes. The foregoing information and suggestions are also provided without warranty of non-infringement as

to the intellectual property rights of third parties, and shall not be construed as any inducement to infringe the rights of third parties.

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MERCK provides information on application technologies and relevant regulations based upon our current

knowledge and opinion. MERCK makes no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, including

merchantability or fitness for a particular use, with respect to such information or its application. Purchasers

must independently determine the suitability of our ingredients for the purchaser’s intended product, use or

process. Purchaser is responsible for observing all laws and regulations relevant to such products, uses or

processes. The foregoing information and suggestions are also provided without warranty of non-infringement

as to the intellectual property rights of third parties, and shall not be construed as any inducement to infringe

the rights of third parties.

For more information please contact

Europe

Merck KGaA

64271 Darmstadt

Germany

Phone: +49 6151 72-7774

Fax: +49 6151 72-3110

e-mail: [email protected]


The United States & Canada

EMD Chemicals

One International Plaza

Suite 300

Philadelphia, PA 19113

USA

Phone: +1 484 652 5600

Fax: +1 484 652 5759


www.emdchemicals.com

Asia

Cosmetic Customer Service Center

Merck Ltd. - Taiwan

6F, No. 89, Sec. 2

Ti-Ding Blvd

Taipei 11493

Taiwan

Phone: +886 2 2162-1111 ext. 1640

Fax: +886 2 8751 1515



Japan

Merck Ltd.

ARCO Tower, 5 F

8-1, Shimomeguro 1-chome

Meguro ku

Tokyo 153

Japan

Phone: +81 3 5434-4711

Fax: +81 3 5434-4704



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