Magnesium Hydroxide USP Powder is a high-purity, white, odorless mineral powder used as a functional ingredient in food, cosmetic, personal care, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. It is valued for its alkaline properties, purity, stability, and versatility in formulations.
Uses
Cosmetic & Personal Care Applications
1. Skin Care Formulations
Used as a functional mineral ingredient in creams, lotions, masks, and body care products.
Helps provide a smooth texture and contributes to product consistency.
Used in formulations designed for skin cleansing and care.
2. Deodorant Applications
Used in natural deodorant formulations due to its alkaline properties.
Helps neutralize odor-causing compounds without the use of aluminum salts.
3. Powder-Based Products
Used in cosmetic powders and mineral-based formulations as a fine mineral component.
Helps improve product texture and feel.
4. Soap & Cleansing Products
Can be incorporated into specialty soaps and cleansing formulations as a mineral additive.
Food Applications
1. Food Ingredient / Processing Aid
Used as a food-grade mineral ingredient where permitted by applicable regulations.
Provides magnesium content in specific food applications.
2. pH Adjustment
Used as an alkalizing agent to help regulate acidity in certain food formulations.
Pharmaceutical Applications
1. Antacid Ingredient
Magnesium hydroxide is widely recognized as an active ingredient in antacid products when formulated and approved for medicinal use.
2. Magnesium Source
Used in certain pharmaceutical preparations as a source of magnesium.
Industrial Applications
1. pH Neutralization
Used in industrial processes requiring alkaline materials.
2. Environmental Applications
Used in wastewater treatment and acid neutralization applications.
3. Flame Retardant Applications
Used as a mineral additive in certain polymer and material applications due to its thermal decomposition properties.
Benefits
High Purity Mineral Ingredient
USP-grade quality suitable for applications requiring controlled purity and consistency.
Manufactured to meet established quality specifications.
Natural Mineral Source
Derived from magnesium, an essential mineral element used in various industries.
Alkaline Properties
Provides alkalinity for pH adjustment and neutralization applications.
Stable & Versatile
Chemically stable under normal storage conditions.
Compatible with a wide range of formulation systems.
Fine Powder Characteristics
Controlled particle size supports ease of incorporation into formulations.
Multi-Industry Functionality
Suitable for cosmetic, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications where approved.
Typical Applications
Natural deodorants
Mineral cosmetics
Skin care products
Cleansing formulations
Antacid formulations (where approved)
Food applications (where permitted)
pH adjustment systems
Industrial processing applications
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