Kaolin
The most common mineral of a group of hydrated aluminum silicates, approximately H2Al2Si2O8-H2O. It is prepared for pharmaceutical and medicinal purposes by levigating with water to remove sand, etc. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) The name is derived from Kao-ling (Chinese: high ridge), the original site. (From Grant and Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)
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Tree Number(s): D01.056.050.075.350, D01.578.725.025.350, D01.650.550.050.075.350, D01.837.725.700.760.050.400
MeSH Unique ID: D007616
Registry Number: 24H4NWX5CO
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