PUMICE POWDER
INCI: Pumice
CAS Nº: 1332-09-8
Nº EINECS: 310-127-6
Appearance: Solid granules or powder
Smell: Odorless
Odor threshold: not applicable
pH (10% aqueous solution): 7-8
Melting point: 1500ºC
Solubility(ies): Insoluble in water
Pumice is a type of extruded volcanic rock, which is produced when lava is ejected by a volcano with a high content of water and gases called volatile. As the gas bubbles escape from the lava, this material becomes thick, and when it cools and hardens, the result is a very light material filled rock small gas bubbles.
Pumice powder has many uses, is the main ingredient in cosmetics and facial products and body wash as it serves as exfoliating skin impurities.