Bismuth Oxychloride, an Integral Part of the Cosmetics & Personal Care, Automotive, and Pharmaceutical Industries
Bismuth oxychloride (also referred to as the pearl white) is a natural inorganic compound of bismuth with the name BiOCl. It is a lustrous white solid used extensively since antiquity, especially in ancient Egypt. Bismuth oxychloride is a member of the boron family of elements and a member of the thio family of minerals. The compound's crystal structure is influenced by the iron-containing elements manganese and phosphorus. It is used as a color additive in various products such as automotive paints, printing inks, coatings, and drugs. Bismuth oxychloride is used in various end-use industries, such as automotive, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics & personal care industries. Thus, the growth of these industries is expected to increase the demand for bismuth oxychloride in the near future. For instance, the United States is the world’s second-largest market for vehicle sales and production. According to SelectUSA, in 2018, U.S. light vehicle sales reached 17 million units, the f