Functional Roles
Industries Served
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
- H319 (73.7%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 12173-47-6 |
| IUPAC Name | lithium;magnesium;sodium;1,3,5,7-tetraoxido-2,4,6,8,9,10-hexaoxa-1,3,5,7-tetrasilatricyclo[5.1.1.13,5]decane;dihydroxide |
| InChI Key | KWLMIXQRALPRBC-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
| PubChem CID | 72941499 |
| INCI Name | HECTORITE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Hectorite (CAS 12173-47-6) is a clay mineral rheology modifier that functions as a viscosity modification agent in industrial formulations. This lithium magnesium sodium silicate compound is utilized across Beauty & Personal Care, Coatings & Construction, and Oil & Gas industries for its thickening and suspension properties.