Synonym(s)
CAS number: 1327-43-1; Magnesium aluminium silicate
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Silicates denotes salts/esters of orthosilicic acid (Si(OH)4), silicic acid.
Magnesium aluminium silicate, the magnesium aluminium silicate, is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as an absorbent (acts absorbing; it absorbs water- and/or oil-soluble dissolved or finely dispersed substances), opacifier (clouds the transparency and translucency of cosmetic products), viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products) and anti-caking agent (prevents caking of powdery cosmetic products).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer