Magnesium Carbonate in Cosmetics

Magnesium Carbonate is versatile and fulfills various functions in cosmetics

Dr. Paul Lohmann® offers a highly pure Magnesium Carbonate in various bulk densities, which is registered under REACH and can be used in cosmetics for functional reasons. Since Magnesium Carbonate acts as an absorbent, binder, bulking agent, anti-caking agent, stabilizer for bleaching agents and opacifying agent, it is used in a variety of personal care products, such as:

Hair care: stabilizer of peroxide in hair bleaching and powdered shampoo
Skin care: cosmetic powder formulations, creams and Baby Lotions
Body care: deodorants/anti-perspirants

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DPL Cosmetic Grade

For our Magnesium Carbonate light, we have established DPL cosmetic grade characterized by

Ph.Eur. grade
Microbiological limits according to ISO 17516:2014
Extra low heavy metal limits according to ICH Q3D

In addition to our Magnesium Carbonate light, we offer it in various bulk densities and grades, including USP, FCC and E no.

We guarantee a high level of batch-to-batch consistency and reliability along the entire supply chain and our technical experts support you at any time to select the most suitable product form and quality.

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General Characteristics of Magnesium Carbonate

CAS no.	12125-28-9
Formula	4MgCO₃Mg(OH)₂ * 5H₂O
Quality	Ph.Eur. \| USP \| Ph.France \| FCC \| E 504(ii) \| Food supplement \| LomaWhite \| chem. pure
INCI no.	1522
Bulk density	approx. 120 - approx. 500 g/l
Metal content	approx. 25 % Mg
pH (1 %)	approx. 10

Solubility (20 °C)	- -
Odor	neutral
Flavor	sandy, neutral
Storage conditions	Keep well closed, dry and at room temperature
Retest period	36 months
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