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Catalog Number | CI-SC-0599 |
Product Name | Magnesium Hydroxide, USP |
CAS | 1309-42-8 |
Structure | |
Description | Inorganic compound that occurs in nature as the mineral brucite. Widely used in the cosmetic industry as absorbent, filler and as buffering and neutralizing agent for controlling pH levels |
Solubility | Insoluble but dispersible in water |
Appearance | Fine, white powder, odorless |
Application | All kinds of skin care products like creams, lotions, deodorants, makeup products, shaving creams. |
Storage | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
Composition | Magnesium hydroxide |
Features And Benefits | Has effective oil-absorbent properties binding the oil on skin and from inside the pore liningWidely used as filler and texturizerCan be used to neutralize acids (pH 7.0. |
GMO | GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components) |
HS Code | 2915290000 |
INCI | Magnesium hydroxide |
Manufacture | Sea water is treated with lime to precipitate magnesium hydroxide; the precipitate is then settled and separated from the spent brine by sedimentation, and finally filtered from residual brine and washed. |
Preservation | Preservative-free |
Purity Grade | USP grade |
Raw Material Source | Seawater |
Uses | Typical use level is 0.2-1.5% when used as pH adjuster. When used as absorbent, filler or texturizer, it can be used at up to 30%. For external use only. |