Magnesium aluminium silicates (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 1327-43-1; Magnesium aluminium silicate

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Silicates denotes salts/esters of orthosilicic acid (Si(OH)4), silicic acid.

Magnesium aluminium silicate, the magnesium aluminium silicate, is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as an absorbent (acts absorbing; it absorbs water- and/or oil-soluble dissolved or finely dispersed substances), opacifier (clouds the transparency and translucency of cosmetic products), viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products) and anti-caking agent (prevents caking of powdery cosmetic products).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer