SERICITE INFORMATION
Sericite is a special mineral with chemistry and properties between talc and mica. Our products come in very high purity forms.
SERICITE USES
Sericite is commonly used in the cosmetics industry to produce makeup and other cosmetic products.
Grades of SERICITE
Sericite DSC
SERICITE DSC INFORMATION
This is a high purity aluminum silicate of tremendous whiteness. It is suitable for all types of cosmetic formulations. It has a platey particle shape, a high oil absorption, it is hydrophilic, and it is easily compounded.
| TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
|---|---|
| Si02 | 54% |
| Al203 | 29% |
| K20 | 8% Min. |
| P | 0.5% Min. |
| Fe203 | 0.1% Min. |
| Trace Elements | |
| Pb | 10 ppm |
| As | 2 ppm |
| TYPICAL PHYSICAL ANALYSIS | |
|---|---|
| whiteness | 80 |
| thru 325 mesh | 98% |
| 30 tap density | 0.5 |
| oil absorption | 25 – 40 |
| pH @ 5% solids | 4.5 – 6.5 |
| Moisture | 1.5% Min. |
Sericite Microx W
SERICITE MICROX W INFORMATION
This is a high purity aluminum silicate suitable for cosmetic formulations. With its plately particle shape and high oil absorption, it can be used in both dry and wet blended formulas.
| CHEMICAL COMPOSITION | |
|---|---|
| Si02 | 50.1 % max |
| Al203 | 35.2 % min |
| K20 | 9.1 % min |
| Fe203 | 0.6 % max |
| Na2O | 0.4 % max |
| MgO | 0.1 % max |
| Trace Elements: | |
| Pb | 10.0 ppm max |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |
|---|---|
| Appearance: | White powder |
| Reflectivity (at r=457A) | 78-82 |
| Oil absorption (ml/100g) | 35-40 |
| pH (5% dispersed in water) | 4.5-6.5 |
| LOI (%, at 800_and 4hrs) | 4-6 % |
| Particle size | D95 21 Micron |
| D50 11 Micron | |
| D5 2 Micron | |
| Moisture (%) | 1.0 % Max |
