Description:
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate NF, Type IC (Grade: ATPN HV) is used in products that require low solids content but high viscosity, providing optimal stability for emulsions and suspensions at low use concentrations.
Applications:
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate NF (Type IC) is mainly used in cosmetics (e.g., pigment suspension in mascara and eye shadow cream) and pharmaceuticals. The typical addition amount is: 0.5% to 3%.
Specifications:
Items
Specification
Test Method
Appearance
Off-white granules or powder
Acid Demand
4.0 maximum
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Al/Mg Ratio
0.5-1.2
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Arsenic Content
3 ppm maximum
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Lead Content
15 ppm maximum
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Microbiology
No more than 100 cfu/g bacteria
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No more than 100 cfu/g fungi & yeast
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No Escherichia coli
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No Salmonella sp.
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No Staphylococcus aureus
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No Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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No Gram-negative organisms
T-968
Moisture Content
8.0% maximum
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pH, 5% Dispersion
9.0-10.0
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Viscosity, Brookfield, 5% Dispersion
800-2200 cps
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X-ray Diffraction
Peaks between 1.492-1.504, 1.510-
1.540, and 15.0-17.2 Angstroms
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Package: 25kg/bag or as your special request.
Storage: ATPN HV is hygroscopic and should be stored under dry condition.