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CAS number: 546-93-0
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Magnesium carbonate is the magnesium salt of carbonic acid. The magnesium salt is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance has good covering and adhesive properties. It acts as an absorbent (absorbs water- and/or oil-soluble dissolved or finely dispersed substances), viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products), opacifier (clouds the transparency and translucency of cosmetic products), swelling agent (reduces the bulk density of cosmetic products) and binder (binds cosmetic preparations containing powders).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer