Bentonite

Bentonite

Item No. TEX-BENTON-01
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Description
Description
Bentonite is a natural clay that typically derives from volcanic ash. It consists mainly of silica (58-61%), aluminum (21-22%) and various other minerals including sodium, magnesium, calcium, ferric oxide, and potassium. It is widely used as texturizer, filler, thickener, and pigment binder. Swelling power 24+ ml.
Benefits
  • Used as thickener, absorbent, filler, texturizer and binder in various skin and hair care products and color cosmetics
  • Has thickening and suspending properties (e.g suspends pigments) and effectively thickens and stabilizes emulsions
  • Acts synergistically with common thickeners like xanthan gum and HE cellulose
Use
Add to water phase of formulas to let the bentonite swell. Typical use level 1-50%. For external use only.
Applications
Creams, lotions, facial cleansers, hair care (anti-flaking shampoos, conditioners & styling products), body powders, deodorants sticks, depilatories, make-up, shaving creams.
CAS
1302-78-9
INCI
Bentonite
composition
Bentonite
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Off-white to tan powder, odorless
pH Value
pH range: 9-10
Solubility
Water-insoluble
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Volcanic ash
Manufacture
Betonite is extracted from volcanic ash and then crushed, milled to powder, dried and, if necessary, activated with the addition of soda ash.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
3003100000