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Kaolin

CHEBI:CHEBI_140503

Definition

An aluminosilicate soft white mineral named after the hill in China (Kao-ling) from which it was mined for centuries. In its natural state kaolin is a white, soft powder consisting principally of the mineral kaolinite, and varying amounts of other minerals such as muscovite, quartz, feldspar, and anatase. It is used in the manufacture of china and porcelain and also widely used in the production of paper, rubber, paint, drying agents, and many other products.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
Al2H4O9Si2
Molecular Mass
258.160
Charge
0
SMILES
[Al](O[Si](O[Si](O[Al]=O)=O)=O)=O.O.O
InChI
InChI=1S/2Al.O5Si2.2H2O.2O/c;;1-6(2)5-7(3)4;;;;/h;;;2*1H2;;/q2*+1;-2;;;;
InChIKey
NLYAJNPCOHFWQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • argilla
  • Bolus alba
  • China clay
  • porcelain clay
  • white bole

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

core#notation
CHEBI:140503
DRON_00010000
6102
oboInOwl#hasDbXref
VSDB:1306

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Additional Attributes

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generic_name
KAOLIN
rxcui
2267412
listing_expiration_date
20241231
route
TOPICAL
dosage_form
PASTE
marketing_category
OTC MONOGRAPH FINAL
product_type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
marketing_start_date
20120106
package_marketing_start_date
20120106
application_number
part347
labeler_name
Boiron
manufacturer_name
Boiron
active_ingredient_strength
200 [kp_C]/200[kp_C]
active_ingredient_name
KAOLIN
unii
24H4NWX5CO
brand_name
Derladie Vegan Pink Clay Mask Deep Pore Tightening
brand_name_base
Derladie Vegan Pink Clay Mask Deep Pore Tightening
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82083-0027
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0be4881b-9f86-764a-e063-6394a90a77bf
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60 g in 1 JAR (82083-0027-1)
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