Description

Lycopodium CAS NO 8023-70-9 is a fine, yellow, highly flammable powder derived from the spores of club moss plants (*Lycopodium clavatum*). This natural product is valued for its unique physical properties, including its hydrophobic nature and uniform particle size, which make it an exceptional inert carrier and flow agent. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, pyrotechnic, and cosmetic industries for specialized applications where consistent performance and natural origin are critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Used as a dusting powder for medicinal tablets and capsules to prevent sticking during production, and as an inert carrier for active ingredients in homeopathic preparations.
• Pyrotechnics & Special Effects: Serves as a key component in flash powders and magician's "flash paper" due to its highly combustible nature, creating dramatic ignition effects.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Employed as an absorbent and texture-enhancing agent in face powders, body powders, and dry shampoos.
• Industrial Coatings & Molds: Acts as a reliable parting agent or anti-stick powder in mold release applications for plastics, rubber, and metal casting.
• Scientific & Educational Demonstrations: Used in physics experiments to visualize sound waves and fluid flow patterns due to its light weight and mobility.
• Traditional & Herbal Medicine: Utilized in various traditional practices for its purported absorbent and protective properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lycopodium
CAS No.	8023-70-9
Molecular Formula	Not Applicable (Natural Spore Powder)
Molecular Weight	Not Applicable
Synonyms	Lycopodium Powder; Club Moss Spores; Vegetable Sulfur; Witch Meal; Lycopodium Clavatum Spore Powder; Fox Tail Spores; Stag's Horn Moss Powder
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lycopodium powder is sourced and processed to ensure consistent quality and performance. While specific grades vary by application, our standard quality control includes verification of particle size distribution, moisture content, and purity from foreign organic matter. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and contamination. The recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Description	Fine, mobile, yellow powder
Identification (Microscopy)	Conforms to characteristic spore structure
Particle Size	~25 - 30 microns (Typical)
Loss on Drying	< 8.0 %
Ash Content	< 3.0 %
Foreign Organic Matter	< 2.0 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.