There are various options for binders that are useful for making pressed mineral powders. Both dry and liquid binders are used for pressed powders including:
- Dry Binders: Sericite Mica, Calcium Carbonate (Chalk), zinc sterarate, kaolin clay
- Liquid Binders: Isopropyl myristate, Isostearyl Palmitate, silicones (e.g. dimethicone, Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer), paraffin wax, mineral oil, vegetable oils