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| Description: | Bentonite is a natural clay that typically derives from volcanic ash. It consists mainly of silica (58-61%), aluminum (21-22%) and various other minerals including sodium, magnesium, calcium, ferric oxide, and potassium. It is widely used as texturizer, filler, thickener, and pigment binder. Swelling power 24+ ml. |
| Benefits: | Used as thickener, absorbent, filler, texturizer and binder in various skin and hair care products and color cosmeticsHas thickening and suspending properties (e.g suspends pigments) and effectively thickens and stabilizes emulsionsActs synergistically with common thickeners like xanthan gum and HE cellulose |
| Use: | Add to water phase of formulas to let the bentonite swell. Typical use level 1-50%. For external use only. |
| Applications: | Creams, lotions, facial cleansers, hair care (anti-flaking shampoos, conditioners & styling products), body powders, deodorants sticks, depilatories, make-up, shaving creams. |
| Product Number: | RUIOL091 |
| INCI: | Bentonite |
| Composition: | Bentonite |
| PurityGrade: | No purity grade applicable |
| Appearance: | Off-white to tan powder, odorless |
| pHValue: | pH range: 9-10 |
| Solubility: | Water-insoluble |
| Preservation: | Preservative-free |
| Storage: | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
| Country: | USA |
| Animal: | Not animal tested |
| GMO: | GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components) |
| Vegan: | Does not contain animal-derived components |
| HS: | 3003100000 |