Mica
Other names: CI 77019
Harm score: 1 (Natural substances)
Mica, also known as CI 77019, is a mineral from the group of minerals with a flaky structure. This attraction of inanimate nature is important to industry and a wide range of consumer products. Its texture is flexible, transparent to translucent, with a glossy surface. Its resistance to high temperatures and chemically aggressive substances makes mica a great mineral for many engineering and cosmetic applications.
CI 77019 mica is widely used in the cosmetic industry. Its unique luster and fine flaky texture make it an ideal ingredient in cosmetic products for highlighting and shimmer. It is an important ingredient in eye shadows, lipsticks, nail polish and make-up. It is also used for the production of toothpastes and various types of creams. In the case of service materials, mica is used in the manufacture of insulation materials and certain types of paints because of its resistance to temperatures and chemicals. It is also often used in the electronics industry, for example in the manufacture of capacitors. Its unique properties, such as temperature resistance and high dielectric strength, make it indispensable in many areas of industry.