Natural Mica Pigment or Glimmer
Natural Mica Pigment or Glimmer
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We do NOT offer this product because of illegal mining and child labour.
We do still show this product so that you can read the text below before looking for another supplier.
Looking for a pearlescent or metallic effect without child labour? Then choose our synthetic mica powder. It is made in a laboratory rather than mined, and offers higher gloss and colour purity than natural mica.
Mica is often sold in powder form, for epoxy resins among other things, because of its pearlescent and metallic effects – often under other names containing the words Metallic, Tint or metallic pigment. Our products do not contain natural mica.
Mica consists of phyllosilicates with the general formula (AB2-3X,Si)4O10(O,F,OH)2, where:
- A usually stands for potassium, but can also be sodium, calcium, barium or caesium.
- B can contain aluminium, lithium, iron, zinc, chromium, vanadium, titanium, manganese and/or magnesium.
- X is usually aluminium, but can also be beryllium, boron and/or iron (3+).
Mica is used very widely in industry, but as a company we do not support this. You will also find it in some brands of toothpaste (for shine), in car paints, nail varnish and hairspray, paint, etc.
More information:
In Dutch:
https://www.somo.nl/nl/kinderarbeid-alom-aanwezig-in-autos-en-elektronica-producten/
https://www.somo.nl/nl/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/03/NL180313_GLOBAL-MICA-MINING-.pdf
In English:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/all/army-children-toil-african-mica-mines-n1082916
Frequently asked questions
What is the delivery time for my order?
Orders placed and paid on working days are in most cases shipped the same day. Weekend orders are processed on the next working day.
Indicative delivery times: Netherlands usually within 1 working day, Belgium and Germany typically 1–2 working days, other countries depending on destination and carrier. These are guidelines, not guarantees: peak periods, public holidays or carrier delays can have an effect.
What is the return policy?
You have 30 days to return after receipt. Email info@siliconesandmore.com within 30 days of delivery with your name and order number. The full conditions are in our return policy.
How can I track my order?
As soon as your order has shipped, you'll receive a track & trace code by email. It can take up to 24 hours before the code is active.
I have a problem with my order – how do I reach you?
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Can I order as a business?
Yes. Apply for a business account; we review your application within 3 working days. After that you order while logged in and pay on invoice, with payment terms of 14 days after delivery.
EU businesses outside the Netherlands with a valid VAT number order with VAT reverse-charged (0%, intra-community supply). The VAT number is stored in your business account; it cannot be added to an order after it has been placed.