Magnesium Aluminium Silicate

Other names: Aluminium magnesium silicate, Aluminium magnesium silicate, Silicic acid, Aluminosilicic acid, Magnesium salt

Harm score: 2 (Derivatives of natural substances)

Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, also known as Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Aluminium Magnesium Silicate, Silicic acid, Aluminosilicic acid or Magnesium salt, is a mineral that forms an ingredient in many cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. It is a silicate mineral of aluminium origin with a light magnesium content. This material is widely accepted in modified form for use in natural and conventional cosmetic products as well as for food applications.

In the pharmaceutical industry, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate is widely used as a filler in tablets. Its effective lubricating properties make it very important in tablet manufacturing. In cosmetic products such as powders, creams and lotions, it serves as a thickening agent and improves the texture and spreadability of the product on the skin. It has a really wide range of applications in the industrial sectors, where it is mainly used as a stabiliser or compatibilizer. It is safe for human health and has no adverse effect on the environment. In the food industry it is commonly used as an anti-caking agent or separator. In the construction industry, it is a component of coatings, sealants and some cements. Last but not least, it is also a component of some types of plastics.