Ammonium Silver Zinc Aluminum Silicate is an inorganic chemical compound. Composite product obtained by the reaction of zinc nitrate, ammonium nitrate and silver nitrate with zeolite.
The name describes the structure of the molecule:
- Silicate refers to silicates, a class of minerals that contain silicon and oxygen, often in combination with other elements.
- Ammonium Silver Zinc Aluminum indicates that the silicate in question contains ammonium, silver, zinc, and aluminum in its structure. This combination of elements gives the compound unique properties, such as the ability to absorb, thicken, stabilize, and potential antimicrobial properties.
Raw Materials and Their Functions
Zinc Nitrate, Ammonium Nitrate, and Silver Nitrate. Salts used as sources of zinc, ammonium, and silver in the reaction with zeolite.
Zeolite. A mineral with a crystalline network structure that reacts with the nitrates to form the complex silicate.
Industrial Chemical Synthesis of Ammonium Silver Zinc Aluminum Silicate
- Reaction with Zeolite with the reaction of zinc nitrate, ammonium nitrate, and silver nitrate with zeolite. This reaction leads to the formation of ammonium silver zinc aluminum silicate.
- Reaction Control. The reaction is monitored to ensure it occurs correctly and the final product has the desired properties.
- Purification. After the reaction, the compound is purified to remove impurities and by-products.
- Quality Control . The purified ammonium silver zinc aluminum silicate undergoes quality checks to ensure it meets the required standards. After quality control, it is packaged for use in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, where it utilizes its antimicrobial and catalytic properties.
Form and Color
Ammonium Silver Zinc Aluminum Silicate is typically a solid in the form of fine powder. This compound can vary in color, often appearing in shades of gray or blue, depending on the specific composition and production process.
What it is used for and where
Ammonium Silver Zinc Aluminum Silicate is used in cosmetics and skincare products for its mattifying, absorbing, and potentially antimicrobial properties. It is also employed in industrial applications for its physical and chemical properties, such as in composite materials and coatings.
Cosmetics
It is primarily used as a pigment and additive in cosmetic products, paints, and ceramic materials. In cosmetics, it is valued for its ability to provide unique and vibrant colors, especially in eyeshadows, nail polishes, and other makeup products. In the paint and ceramics industry, it is used for its color stability and heat resistance properties.
Absorbent. Absorbs substances dispersed or dissolved in aqueous solutions, water/oil, oil/water.
Deodorant agent. When substances that give off an unpleasant odour are included in cosmetic formulations (typical examples are methyl mercaptan and hydrogen sulphide derived from garlic), deodorants attenuate or eliminate the unpleasant exhalation. It helps counteract the formation of bad odours on body surfaces.
Preservative. Any product containing organic, inorganic compounds, water, needs to be preserved from microbial contamination. Preservatives act against the development of harmful microorganisms and against oxidation of the product.
EC number 603-404-0
CAS: 130328-20-0
Safety
Aluminium can interfere with different biological processes (cellular oxidative stress, calcium metabolism, etc.), so it can induce toxic effects in different organs and systems, and the nervous system is the main target of its toxicity.
Careful consideration should be given to the risk of cumulative aluminum intake, which cannot be ruled out because this ingredient can be found in both cosmetic products and widely consumed food products such as bread, various baked goods (1).
