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Cosmetic Specialties MICA-4 Sericite Mica
- INCI Name
- Mica
Cosmetic Specialties MICA-4 Sericite Mica resembles the mineral talc and is the usual choice as a talc replacement in talc-free formulations. It is usually used in combination with talc in eye shadows, blushes, and foundations.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
Product families
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
- Color Cosmetics
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
- Texturizers & Fillers
- Visual Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Bulking Agent, Opacifier
- Benefit Claims
- Mattifying Effect
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Talc-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Talc-free; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Greyish White Powder
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Packing Method
- Packing
- Paper Bag
- N.W
- 25kgs
- Application Format
- Leave On
- Cosmetics
- Blush
- Eye Shadow
- Foundation
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Bulking Agent
- Opacifier
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 2.6 - 2.7 | g/cm³ |
| Hardness | 2 - 3 | — |
| Oil Absorption | 37 - 45 | g/100g |
| pH Value | 6 - 8 | — |
| Volatile (105°C) | max. 0.8 | % |
| Whiteness | min. 77 | ° |
Table 2 of 2
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Al₂O₃ | min. 25 | % |
| Arsenic | max. 0.0005 | % |
| Fe₂O₃ | 2 - 3 | % |
| K₂O | min. 8 | % |
| Lead | max. 0.001 | % |
| Mercury | max. 0.0001 | % |
| MgO | 1.5 - 1.6 | % |
| SiO₂ | max. 54 | % |
