Magnesium Hydroxide, USP

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
Benefits: Has effective oil-absorbent properties binding the oil on skin and from inside the pore liningWidely used as filler and texturizerCan be used to neutralize acids (pH < 7.0) but reacts only slowly. 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.
Product Number: RUIOL530
INCI: Magnesium hydroxide
Composition: Magnesium hydroxide
PurityGrade: USP grade
Appearance: Fine, white powder, odorless
Solubility: Insoluble but dispersible in water
Preservation: Preservative-free
Storage: Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country: USA, Israel
Animal: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components
HS: 2915290000