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Mica Spheres

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Catalog Number CI-SC-0104
Product Name Mica Spheres
CAS 12001-26-2 / 7631-86-9
Structure
Description Fine natural mica (<15 micrometer) combined with spherical silica (250 nanometer), silica beads act as ball bearings allowing mica platelets to slide across each other on the skin (leads to extremely soft & velvet feel).
Solubility Insoluble, but miscible in water
Appearance Fine gray powder, no odor
Application Makeup products (e.g. foundations, face powders, mascara, eye shadows, eyeliners, lipsticks, blusher), skin care products (creams, lotions, cream liquid foundations, gels).
Storage Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Composition Mica, silica
Features And Benefits Great filling agent for texture and consistencyProvides extremely soft and velvet feel when applied to the skinImproves viscosity and thickness of emulsions\Decreases drying time of liquid eyelinersImproves binding of powders
GMO GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
HS Code 2525200000
INCI Mica, silica
Manufacture Natural micas are mined from granitic pegmatites and then coated with spherical silica
Preservation Preservative-free
Purity Grade No purity grade applicable
Raw Material Source Natural mica (muscovite and/or phlogopite)
Uses For dry applications (powders) use at 10-25%, for liquid applications (e.g. liquid eyeliners, cream foundations, lotions) use at 5-10%. For external use only.
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