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Catalog Number | CI-SC-0036 |
Product Name | Liquid Minerals (Nigari) |
CAS | 7786-30-3 |
Structure | ![]() |
Description | Natural liquid that is a by-product of the salt making process consisting of minerals in the salt brine that do not become part of the salt crystals. Consists mainly of magnesium chloride (nigari) and up to 60 other trace minerals. Nigari (derived from the Japanese word for "bitter") is an important coagulant used in the preparation of tofu from soy milk. |
Solubility | Water-soluble |
Appearance | Clear slightly yellowish liquid, odorless |
Application | Skin & hair care products, in particular toners, masks, shampoos, and shower gels. |
Storage | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
Composition | Magnesium chloride |
Features And Benefits | Salty liquid that contains a high concentration of minerals such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, manganese, boron, iron, copper, zinc, selenium, chromium, and chlorides.Can be used in various formulas for adding nutritional and humectant properties |
GMO | GMO-free |
HS Code | 2712900000 |
INCI | Magnesium chloride |
Manufacture | Extraction of salt brine or sea water |
Preservation | Preservative-free |
Purity Grade | No purity grade applicable |
Raw Material Source | Salt |
Uses | Can be added as is. Typical use level is 0.2 - 1%. Use in formulations that contain salt tolerant thickeners as minerals can destabilize certain polymer thickeners. Thickeners like hydroxypropyl guar & xanthan gum, hydroxypropyl methylcellulos are preferred. For external use only. |