Liquid Minerals (Nigari)

Liquid Minerals (Nigari)

Item No. HUM-NIGARI-01
Lead Time:
  • Seasonal lead time: Winter ~3 months / Summer 2-6 weeks

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Description
Description
Natural liquid that is a by-product of the salt making process consisting of minerals in the salt brine that do not become part of the salt crystals. Consists mainly of magnesium chloride (nigari) and up to 60 other trace minerals. Nigari (derived from the Japanese word for "bitter") is an important coagulant used in the preparation of tofu from soy milk.
Benefits
  • Salty liquid that contains a high concentration of minerals such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, manganese, boron, iron, copper, zinc, selenium, chromium, and chlorides.
  • Can be used in various formulas for adding nutritional and humectant properties
Use
Can be added as is. Typical use level is 0.2 - 1%. Use in formulations that contain salt tolerant thickeners as minerals can destabilize certain polymer thickeners. Thickeners like hydroxypropyl guar & xanthan gum, hydroxypropyl methylcellulos are preferred. For external use only.
Applications
Skin & hair care products, in particular toners, masks, shampoos, and shower gels.
CAS
7786-30-3
INCI
Magnesium chloride
composition
Magnesium chloride
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Clear slightly yellowish liquid, odorless
Solubility
Water-soluble
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Salt
Manufacture
Extraction of salt brine or sea water
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
2712900000