AKA: ALUMINATESILICATE, 1327-36-2, Aluminumsilicate, Scories du Silicium, HYDRANAL Humidity absorber, Aluminatesilicate, Pyrophyllite, KA160, Laitier de la fabrication du Silicium
Synthetic
Colorant
Clean
Aluminatesilicate (CI 77004); Aluminosilicate
Formula
Al2O9Si3
Mol. Weight
282.21
CAS #
1327-36-2
Form
Powder
State
Dry Powder; Pellets or Large Crystals
Functions
Abrasive
Absorbent
Anticaking
Bulking
Colorant
Gives the product its color. Purely aesthetic — makes the formula look good in the jar but does nothing for your skin.
Opacifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Traditional Use
Mined from naturally occurring clay minerals but used since ancient times in traditional skincare across Egypt, Asia, and Africa for oil absorption and skin purification. Commonly known as kaolin clay.
