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| Catalog Number | CI-HC-0115 |
| Product Name | Magnesium Aluminum Silicate |
| CAS | 12199-37-0 |
| Description | Magnesium aluminum silicate is a water-washed natural smectite clay that hydrates easily. Used in high pH personal care compositions such as depilatory, waving and hair relaxer products. Viscosity about 500cps (4% solution). |
| Solubility | Insoluble but dispersible in water |
| Appearance | Fine off-white to tan-greenish powder, odorless |
| Application | Hair care (shampoos, conditioners & styling products), depilatories, shower gels, creams, lotions, make-up, shaving creams, deodorants. |
| Storage | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
| Composition | Magnesium aluminum silicate |
| Features And Benefits | Used as a rheological modifier and binder in various cosmetic preparations, especially in products with a high pHStabilizes both oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions at low concentrations (typically at 1-2%) even if containing anionic or nonionic surfactants. The smectite colloidal structure effectively keeps the internal phase droplets suspended and separated and reduces the tendency of emulsions to thin out and break at elevated temperatures.Improves significantly skin feelHas thickening and acts synergistically with common thickeners like xanthan gum and HE celluloseHas suspending properties |
| GMO | GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components) |
| HS Code | 3003100000 |
| INCI | Magnesium aluminum silicate |
| Manufacture | Magnesium aluminum silicate is obtained from naturally occurring smectite clay which is water-washed and powderized to optimize purity and performance. |
| Preservation | Preservative-free |
| Purity Grade | No purity grade applicable |
| Raw Material Source | Smectite clay |
| Uses | Add to water phase of formulas. Best when added to hot water (75oC) to reduce the hydrating time (15min vs 45min). Use a homogenizer for fastest results. Typical use level 0.5-3%. For external use only. |
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