Synthetic Mica Powder - 100% child labour-free mica colour pigments

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We are aware of child labour in the mines where natural mica is extracted. Unfortunately, natural mica is easy to obtain and widely available, without end users being aware of the suffering it causes.

We want to prevent suffering while offering a good product.
For this reason, we offer synthetic mica. Synthetic mica (synthetic fluorphlogopite) is produced in laboratories and is therefore NOT extracted from natural mines.

Our supplier also supports organisations such as "Made in a Free World", an organisation that:

works with mines to get children out of the mines and into school;
does not sell pigments made with mica powder from mines in India or
South Africa.

Description

In addition to the great benefit of supporting a slavery-free world, these mica colour pigments are of high quality. The brightness of the colours and the degree of gloss are generally higher than with natural mica pigments.

Compared with natural mica, synthetic mica offers:

1. High purity
2. Better consistency
3. Cleaner, whiter white pearls
4. Resistance to higher temperatures
5. Greater reflectivity
6. Interference colours with higher chroma
7. Higher density
8. Less bleeding of metallic colours
9. Uniform finish without sharp edges

Micron
The particle size in microns is shown after the selected colour. One micron is one thousandth of a millimetre: 1 micron = 0.001 mm.
The higher the number after the colour, the larger the particle size.

More information on child labour in mica mines:
Read more about mica mining and its impact on children's rights in this article by Terre des Hommes. Click HERE (Dutch).
Information on YouTube:
Aljazeera: Click HERE
NBC News: Click HERE

Safety information

PLEASE NOTE: many of the synthetic mica variants may contain TiO2.

TiO2 (titanium dioxide) may cause cancer by inhalation, and this product may possibly be genotoxic through the skin.

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?

Contact us via our contact page or email info@siliconesandmore.com. We're happy to help you quickly.

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.