Attapulgite clay for use in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications
Pharmasorb™
Änderungsdatum :
Februar 06, 2026
Pharmasorb™ is a highly refined, pulverized attapulgite clay designed for use in cosmetic applications. Available as Pharmasorb Colloidal and Pharmasorb Regular. It is produced under Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) guidelines.
Product Information
Benefits
- Available, reliable, supply
- Produced under Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)
(Mg,Al)5Si8O20.4H2O
Pharmasorb is used in the following applications:
- Cosmetics
Physical Properties
| Volatile matter at 1112 °F, moisture free basis | 10% |
| pH (DI water) | 8.8 |
| Bulk density (loose) | 25 lbs/ft³ / 400 kg/m³ |
| Specific gravity | 2.4 |
| Average Particle Size (dry powder) | 12 microns |
| Residue, +325 wet | 0.12% |
| Free moisture at 220 °F, as produced | 13% |
| Color | light cream |
| Physical form | highly pulverized powder |
Physical Properties
| Volatile matter at 1112 °F, moisture free basis | 5% |
| pH (DI water) | 8.8 |
| Bulk density (loose) | 18 lbs/ft³ / 288 kg/m³ |
| Specific gravity | 2.4 |
| Average Particle Size | 9 microns |
| Residue, +325 wet | 0.08% |
| Free moisture at 220 °F, as produced | 3% |
| Color | light cream |
| Physical form | highly pulverized powder |
