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ImerCare™ 25P
A new range of minerals for the Personal Care industry
ImerCare™ 25P is a naturally occurring perlite. Careful processing results in soft, fine particles suitable for use in a variety of personal care products. ImerCare™ 25P has been specifically designed for formulations where high purity, excellent matting effect, and high absorption are desired.
The natural properties and composition of perlite has been specifically engineered to meet the needs of the personal care industry:
Controlled particle size to allow for spray usage
Shape/Size optimisation for matting effect
Selective mining for higher absorption power (e.g grease for shampoo)
ImerCare™ 25P is manufactured using proprietary technology, developed by IMERYS, to optimise performance and provide multi-functionality for formulators.
ImerCare™ 25P - Applications
Skin Care
Hair Care
Fragrance
Toothpaste
Toiletries
Decorative Cosmetics
ImerCare™ 25P - Physical Characteristics
| Colour | Oil Absorption (%) | Refractive Index | Bulk Density (g/l) | D50 in µm (Malvern) |
pH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 250 | 1.56 | 100 | 25 | 7 |
| SiO2 | Al2O3 | Fe2O3 | Na2O | K2O | CaO | TiO2 |
| 72 | 14 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 8.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
With a unique knowledge of mineral technology, combined with unrivalled depth of application expertise Imerys can select the most suitable grade to improve the formulation of our customers' products.
Imerys is continuing to develop further grades for the personal care industry and can adapt existing products upon request.
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ImerCare™ - A new range of minerals for the personal care industry
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