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| Catalog Number | CI-SC-0104 |
| Product Name | Mica Spheres |
| CAS | 12001-26-2 / 7631-86-9 |
| 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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