Magnesium Hydroxide USP

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. Fine, white odorless powder. Does not (or only poorly) dissolve in water and alcohol.

CAS: 1309-42-8

INCI Name: Magnesium hydroxide

Properties: Has effective oil-absorbent properties as attracts the oil on skin’s surface 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. Magnesium hydroxide 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.

Documents: SDS, Fact Sheet, Sample Recipe, Certificate of Analysis