CALCIUM SILICATE cosmetic ingredient

CAS# code (Chemical Abstracts Service)

1344-95-2

EC# code (European Community)

215-710-8

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.

OPACIFYING : Reducing transparency or translucency of cosmetics.

PEARLESCENT : Imparting a nacreous appearance to cosmetics.

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