Magnesium Hydroxide, USP

Magnesium Hydroxide, USP

Item No. TEX-MGHYDR-01
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Description
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
Benefits
  • Has effective oil-absorbent properties binding the oil on skin and from inside the pore lining
  • Widely used as filler and texturizer
  • Can be used to neutralize acids (pH < 7.0) but reacts only slowly. Cannot increase the pH further in products with a pH > 7.0.
Use
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.
Applications
All kinds of skin care products like creams, lotions, deodorants, makeup products, shaving creams.
CAS
1309-42-8
INCI
Magnesium hydroxide
composition
Magnesium hydroxide
Purity Grade
USP grade
Appearance
Fine, white powder, odorless
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, Israel
Raw Material Source
Seawater
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.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
2915290000