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| Catalog Number | CI-SC-0530 |
| Product Name | Bentonite |
| CAS | 1302-78-9 |
| Description | Bentonite is a natural clay that typically derives from volcanic ash. It consists mainly of silica (58-61%), aluminum (21-22%) and various other minerals including sodium, magnesium, calcium, ferric oxide, and potassium. It is widely used as texturizer, filler, thickener, and pigment binder. Swelling power 24+ ml. |
| Solubility | Water-insoluble |
| Appearance | Off-white to tan powder, odorless |
| Application | Creams, lotions, facial cleansers, hair care (anti-flaking shampoos, conditioners & styling products), body powders, deodorants sticks, depilatories, make-up, shaving creams. |
| Storage | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
| Composition | Bentonite |
| Features And Benefits | Used as thickener, absorbent, filler, texturizer and binder in various skin and hair care products and color cosmeticsHas thickening and suspending properties (e.g suspends pigments) and effectively thickens and stabilizes emulsionsActs synergistically with common thickeners like xanthan gum and HE cellulose |
| GMO | GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components) |
| HS Code | 3003100000 |
| INCI | Bentonite |
| Manufacture | Betonite is extracted from volcanic ash and then crushed, milled to powder, dried and, if necessary, activated with the addition of soda ash. |
| Preservation | Preservative-free |
| Purity Grade | No purity grade applicable |
| Raw Material Source | Volcanic ash |
| Uses | Add to water phase of formulas to let the bentonite swell. Typical use level 1-50%. For external use only. |
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