MEDICATED CREAMS Imerys kaolins - inert carriers for medicated creams
Kaolin
Kaolin is a soft, inert natural mineral, a self preservative mineral that absorbs moisture into itself, kaolin draws excess water that is active in a formula making it great for where water and oil absorption, anticaking performance and gentle exfoliation is needed in applications such as medicated powders, acne and poison ivy creams.
Benefits:
- Mild cleansing effect
- Odorless, excellent absorbency
- Thickener
- Opaque, white pigment - adheres to skin
- Oil and water absorbent
- Increased viscosity
Compliance
Kaolin:
- Comply with US Pharmacopeia
- Comply with EU Pharmacopeia
- Comply with Japanese Pharmacopeia
- Are manufactured, processed and packaged in compliance with cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) at ISO certified facilities (ISO 9001:2015)
- EINECS no 310-194-1
- CAS no 1332-58-7
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