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Mica Powder

Mica Powder
Mica Powder
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Description: Natural shimmer pigment from the mineral Muscovite Mica (potassium aluminum silicate). Translucent & colorless (not coated with titanium dioxide or iron oxides). Cosmetic-grade fineness (particle size < 15 microns). Permitted exempt color for cosmetic use. Purity > 98%. Grey-white free-flowing powder. Insoluble but miscible in water. CAS# 12001-26-2.

INCI Name: Mica.

Properties: Filler & texturizer for improved skin feel, increases slip & aids skin adhesion, acts as bulking agent in emulsions, reduces greasiness of oil-containing formulas, can replace talc as filler, anti-caking properties (prevents clumping).

Use: Add as is to formulas, typical use levels: 10-40% when used as filler, 3-6% when used to reduce greasiness of oil-containing products.

Applications: Loose & pressed makeup powders, color cosmetics (lipsticks, eye cosmetics), creams, lotions.

More Information:  MSDS,  Fact Sheet,  Sample Recipe

 

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