Gypsum
Other names: Shi gao, gypsum, stone paste
Harm score: 1 (Natural substances)
Gypsum, otherwise known as Shi gao, gypsum or stone paste, is a common and versatile raw material used in many industries. This mineral, which is white or colourless in its pure form, is the third most abundant on the planet. Its characteristic feature is its softness, which makes it easy to process and shape. Gypsum is mined in many countries around the world, including the Czech Republic, which has some of the largest deposits in Europe.
Its main use is in the construction industry, where gypsum is used to make plaster, gypsum plasterboard, plaster, adhesives, mortar mixes and other building and insulation materials. It is also used in the ceramic industry for the production of ceramic glazes and is an important raw material in the cement industry. Gypsum is also used in agriculture as a soil amendment to improve soil structure and its ability to retain water. In pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, it is a component of some ointments, powders and other preparations. It is no exaggeration to say that gypsum is one of the most exploited minerals of our time.
Gypsum can be found in the following products
![Toothpaste mint sensitive 75ml BIO, VEG](/images/zubni-pasta-mata-sensitive-75ml-bio-veg-1-m.jpg)
Toothpaste mint sensitive 75ml BIO, VEG
Product detail![Eucalyptus toothpaste 75ml BIO, VEG](/images/zubni-pasta-eukalyptus-75ml-bio-veg-1-m.jpg)
Eucalyptus toothpaste 75ml BIO, VEG
Product detail![Green tea and mint toothpaste 75ml BIO, VEG](/images/zubni-pasta-zeleny-caj-a-mata-75ml-bio-veg-1-m.jpg)
Green tea and mint toothpaste 75ml BIO, VEG
Product detail![Toothpaste tutti frutti 75ml BIO, VEG](/images/zubni-pasta-tutti-frutti-75ml-bio-veg-1-m.jpg)
Toothpaste tutti frutti 75ml BIO, VEG
Product detail![Peeling mask with seaweed and acerola - VITAMIN 20 g](/images/slupovaci-maska-s-morskymi-rasami-a-acerolou-vitaminova-20-g-1-m.jpg)
Peeling mask with seaweed and acerola - VITAMIN 20 g
Product detail![Peeling mask with seaweed and cucumber - refreshing 20 g](/images/slupovaci-maska-s-morskymi-rasami-a-okurkou-osvezujici-20-g-1-m.jpg)