Zeolite

INCI name

• ZEOLITE,

Alternative names

Origin

• mineral,

Definition

• Zeolites. Crystalline aluminosilicates, composed of silica (SiO2) and alumina (Al2O3), in various proportions plus metallic oxides. Produced by hydrothermal treatment of a solid aluminosilicate or of a gel obtained by the reaction of sodium hydroxide, alumina hydrate and sodium silicate. The initially obtained product, or a naturally occurring analog, may be partially ion-exchanged to introduce other cations. Specific zeolites are identified by notations indicating crystal structure and predominant cation, e.g., KA, CaX, NaY,

INCI function

• Absorbent,
• Bulking,
• Anti-caking agent,

Substance category

Characteristics

CAS-No.

• 1318-02-1,

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

• 215-283-8,