BENTONITE cosmetic ingredient

Description

Bentonite. A colloidal clay. Consists primarily of montmorillonite (CI 77004)

CAS# code (Chemical Abstracts Service)

1302-78-9

EC# code (European Community)

215-108-5

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

ABSORBENT : Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.

BULKING : Non-reactive (chemically inert), solid ingredients that dilute other solids and/or increase the volume of cosmetic products.

EMULSION STABILISING : Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING : Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.