Aluminum hydroxide is an inorganic compound, one of the aluminium (Alumina) main forms of used as an auxiliary. It is found in many minerals, corundum, bauxite.
It appears in the form of a white granular powder.
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What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Abrasive agent. This ingredient contains abrasive particles to remove stains or biofilm that accumulate on the stratum corneum or teeth. Baking soda, kieselguhr, silica and many others have abrasive properties. Peeling or exfoliating products used in dermatology or cosmetic applications contain abrasive agents in the form of synthetic microspheres, however these microspheres or abrasive particles are not biodegradable and create pollution in aquatic ecosystems.
Absorbent. Absorbs substances dispersed or dissolved in aqueous solutions, water/oil, oil/water.
Anticaking agent. This chemical compound facilitates free flow and prevents aggregation or clumping of substances in a formulation by reducing the tendency of certain particles to stick together.
Bulking agent. It regulates the water content, dilutes other solids, can increase the volume of a product for better flow, acts as a buffer against organic acids, helps to keep the pH of the mixture within a certain level.
Opacifying agent. This additive is inserted into formulations that may be translucent or transparent to make them opaque and less permeable to light.
Other uses
- vehicles and machinery
- mechanical equipment
- electrical / electronic products
- computer
- cameras
- lamps
- refrigerators
- washing machines
- plaster
- cement
- glass or ceramic
- dishes
- pots / pans
- food containers
- construction material and insulation
Alumina studies
Alumina biomedical applications
- Molecular Formula: Al2O3
- Molecular Weight: 101.96 g/mol
- UNII: LMI26O6933
- CAS: 1302-74-5 675106-31-7 1317-82-4 12415-34-8 1344-28-1
- EC Number: 614-074-2
- PubChem Substance ID 329818773
- MDL number MFCD00003424
Synonyms:
- Aluminium oxide
- .deta.-Alumina
- Aluminum oxide, alpha
- Aluminum oxide, gamma
- Aluminum oxide, gamma-alpha
- Electrocorundum
- Emery
- Korund
- alpha-Corundum
- Alumina,activated
- Aluminum oxide, CP
- ALUMINA C
- Aluminum oxide, cement
- Aluminum oxide, Nanodur
- Aluminum oxide, puriss.
- gamma-Alumina, low soda
- Aluminum oxide nanopowder
- Aluminum oxide, alpha-phase
- Aluminum oxide, Type A-5
- oxo[(oxoalumanyl)oxy]alumane