Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Item No. TEX-MGALSIL-01
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Description
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).
Benefits
  • Used as a rheological modifier and binder in various cosmetic preparations, especially in products with a high pH
  • Stabilizes 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 feel
  • Has thickening and acts synergistically with common thickeners like xanthan gum and HE cellulose
  • Has suspending properties
Use
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.
Applications
Hair care (shampoos, conditioners & styling products), depilatories, shower gels, creams, lotions, make-up, shaving creams, deodorants.
CAS
12199-37-0
INCI
Magnesium aluminum silicate
composition
Magnesium aluminum silicate
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Fine off-white to tan-greenish powder, odorless
pH Value
pH range: 9.5 (5% solution in water)
Solubility
Insoluble but dispersible in water
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Smectite clay
Manufacture
Magnesium aluminum silicate is obtained from naturally occurring smectite clay which is water-washed and powderized to optimize purity and performance.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
3003100000