Boron Nitride

(in 7,539 products)

1. Lubricant - Prevents or reduces friction

2. Slip Modifier - Increases spreadability of other ingredients

3. Suspending Agent - Promotes particle suspension or dispersion while reducing sedimentation

Boron nitride is a heat and chemically resistant refractory compound of boron and nitrogen. It exists in various crystalline forms that are isoelectronic to a similarly structured carbon lattice. The hexagonal form corresponding to graphite is the most stable and soft among boron nitride polymorphs, and is therefore used as a lubricant and an additive to cosmetic products. [1]

Hexagonal BN is the most widely used polymorph. It is a good lubricant at both low and high temperatures. The lubricating properties of fine-grained boron nitride are used in cosmetics, paints, dental cements, and pencil leads. It can be found in cosmetic products for foundations, make-up, eye shadows, blushers, lipsticks and other skincare products. [1]

1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/66227