SpecKare® BCP5
SpecKare® BCP5 – Moso Bamboo Charcoal Powder 5000 Mesh for Effective Cleansing & Adsorption
1. INTRODUCTION
✔ SpecKare® BCP5 is a 5000-mesh Moso Bamboo Charcoal Powder, produced from Moso bamboo through high-temperature carbonization, followed by grinding into a fine powder.
✔ Thanks to its porous structure and large contact surface area, SpecKare® BCP5 provides strong adsorption properties, helping remove dirt, residual makeup, and excess oil. Its friction properties also make it suitable for cleansing, exfoliating, and oral care products.
2. PRODUCT INFORMATION
✔ Product Name: SpecKare® BCP5
✔ INCI Name: Charcoal Powder
✔ CAS No.: 16291-96-6
✔ Raw Material Source: Moso Bamboo
✔ Grade: Bamboo Charcoal Powder – 5000 mesh
✔ Particle Size: approximately 2.5–5 µm
✔ Appearance: Black powder
✔ Odor: Odorless
✔ Carbon Content (dry basis): ≥95%
✔ Packaging: 25 kg/cardboard box
✔ Recommended Use Level: 0.5–30%, depending on the application
3. KEY FEATURES
3.1 Porous Structure – Excellent Adsorption
✔ SpecKare® BCP5 has a highly porous structure, providing a large contact surface area and enhanced adsorption capacity:
• Average pore size: 2.46520 nm
• Total pore volume: 0.1637 cm³/g
• BET specific surface area: 265.548 m²/g
➡ As a result, the ingredient helps adsorb excess oil, dirt, and residual makeup from the skin surface.
3.2 Exfoliation & Cleansing
✔ The friction properties of bamboo charcoal powder help support the removal of dead skin cells.
✔ Natural Origin
✔ SpecKare® BCP5 is derived from a renewable natural resource and is positioned by the manufacturer as an alternative to microplastics/plastic beads in certain scrub and exfoliating applications.
3.3 Natural Colorant & Deodorizing Applications
✔ The natural black color of bamboo charcoal powder allows it to be used as a natural colorant. The ingredient can also be applied in products designed for deodorizing purposes.
4. APPLICATIONS OF SpecKare® BCP5
✔ SpecKare® BCP5 is particularly suitable for charcoal toothpaste.
✔ Thanks to the friction properties of bamboo charcoal powder, the ingredient may help:
• Support cleaning of the tooth surface
• Help remove deposits and residues
• Support teeth whitening
• Provide the characteristic natural black color of charcoal toothpaste
✔ With the fine particle size of BCP5 5000 mesh, the ingredient is suitable for formulations requiring a smooth and uniform appearance, including:
• Skin & body care
• Masks
• Facial cleansers
• Exfoliating products
• Soaps
• Shower gels
• Creams and lotions
• Deodorants
• Hair care
• Shampoos
• Natural coloring products
• Make-up
• Natural colorant applications
5. USAGE & STORAGE
✔ SpecKare® BCP5 has good stability and, according to the technical document, can be added before or after emulsification.
✔ The bamboo charcoal powder can also be pre-dispersed with an appropriate amount of water before incorporation into the formulation to support even dispersion.
✔ Storage
• Store at room temperature
• Keep the container tightly closed
• Store in a dry and well-ventilated place
✔ Certification / Registration Status
• COSMOS Approved
• VEGAN Certified
• REACH Registered
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