Product Information
- Product Name: Sabut Surma Powder
- Common Names: Black Surma, Kala Surma, Surma Powder, Traditional Mineral Kajal Powder
- Mineral Source: Antimony sulfide / Stibnite (Sb₂S₃), according to product specification
- Form: Fine Powder
- Category: Traditional Mineral Material
- Product Type: Mineral Powder
- Colour: Dark grey to black
- Texture: Fine mineral powder
- Usage: Traditional mineral reference, educational and qualified research applications
What Is Sabut Surma Powder?
Sabut Surma Powder is the powdered form of traditional Black Surma, a mineral-based material historically associated with antimony compounds. The current product specification describes it as an antimony-sulfide-rich mineral material.
Historically, the term Surma has been used for several mineral-based preparations. Scientific literature has found that some traditional Surma products contain substantial amounts of lead, and terminology can vary between Surma, Kohl and Kajal.
Product Features
- Fine powdered traditional Surma material.
- Commonly known as Black Surma or Kala Surma.
- Product specification identifies antimony sulfide/stibnite as the principal mineral source.
- Dark black to grey mineral appearance.
- Convenient powdered form.
- Suitable for qualified mineral research and educational applications.
- Traditional mineral material rather than an herbal powder.
- Not equivalent to a tested, approved cosmetic eye product.
Benefits / Fayde
For safe marketplace presentation, avoid medicinal or eye-health claims.
Suitable product-focused descriptions:
- Traditional mineral-based Surma material.
- Fine powdered mineral format.
- Useful as a mineral reference material.
- Suitable for educational and research purposes.
- Represents traditional mineral-processing heritage.
- Convenient powdered form for qualified analytical or material studies.
No eye-care, medicinal, cosmetic or therapeutic benefit is claimed for this raw mineral material.
How to Use
For this raw mineral product, the safest positioning is:
For external mineral-reference, educational or qualified research use only.
Do not:
- Apply directly inside or around the eyes.
- Ingest the powder.
- Use as homemade Kajal.
- Mix into cosmetic preparations without appropriate safety and regulatory testing.
- Grind or process further without suitable dust controls.
Traditional Surma is sometimes used as an eye cosmetic, but published evidence shows that some Surma products can contain high levels of lead.
Traditional Processing Concept
Traditional mineral processing may involve:
Mineral Source → Identification → Purification/Processing → Grinding → Sieving → Finished Mineral Powder
Any purification or further processing involving mineral compounds should be undertaken only by appropriately qualified professionals under controlled conditions.
Homemade Preparation
No homemade Kajal or eye application is recommended from this raw powder.
The chemical composition of Surma can vary, and visual appearance cannot establish that the material is free of lead or other contaminants.
Composition
Antimony sulfide / Stibnite (Sb₂S₃)-rich mineral material, according to the stated product specification.
For commercial sale, the exact mineral composition and heavy-metal profile should be supported by a batch-specific laboratory report, particularly for lead, arsenic and other potentially hazardous elements.
Mineral Information
- Traditional Name: Surma / Kala Surma
- Mineral Source: Stibnite
- Chemical Name: Antimony sulfide
- Chemical Formula: Sb₂S₃
- Mineral Class: Sulfide
- Form: Fine Mineral Powder
Regional & Common Names
| Usage / Region | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Black Surma |
| English | Surma Powder |
| English | Traditional Mineral Kohl |
| Hindi | Kala Surma / काला सुरमा |
| Hindi | Surma / सुरमा |
| Urdu | Surma Kala / سرمہ کالا |
| Marathi | Kala Surma |
| Gujarati | Kalo Surma |
| Tamil | Karuppu Surma |
| Telugu | Nalla Surma |
| Kannada | Kappu Surma |
| Punjabi | Kala Surma |
| Malayalam | Karutha Surma |
Appearance
Sabut Surma Powder is generally dark grey, charcoal-black or black mineral powder. Natural differences in shade and particle size may occur.
Colour alone should never be used to determine chemical composition or safety.
Aroma
The product generally has no characteristic food-like aroma. Avoid deliberately sniffing or heating the powder.
Taste
Do not taste the product.
Mineral powders should never be evaluated by taste.
Traditional & Research Applications
Where permitted, Sabut Surma Powder may be positioned as:
- Traditional mineral reference material.
- Mineral research material.
- Educational mineral specimen in powdered form.
- Rasashastra historical study material.
- Analytical reference material.
- Traditional mineral-processing research material.
Storage
Store Sabut Surma Powder:
- In a tightly sealed container.
- In a cool, dry location.
- Away from food and medicines.
- Away from children and pets.
- Away from moisture and contamination.
- With clear mineral-identity and safety labelling.
- In accordance with applicable hazardous-material handling requirements where relevant.
Avoid creating airborne dust during handling.
Safety
WARNING: TRADITIONAL SURMA MAY CONTAIN TOXIC METALS.
- Do not ingest.
- Do not apply to the eyes.
- Do not use as ordinary Kajal or eyeliner unless the finished product has been specifically tested and legally approved for cosmetic use.
- Do not use on babies or children.
- Avoid inhaling the powder.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- Do not make homemade cosmetic or medicinal preparations.
- Verify lead, arsenic and other heavy-metal content through appropriate laboratory testing.
- Keep away from food, children and pets.
Indian public-health literature has documented lead exposure associated with traditional Surma use, and the U.S. FDA warns that traditional Kohl/Kajal/Surma products may contain high levels of lead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sabut Surma Powder?
Sabut Surma Powder is a fine mineral powder traditionally known as Black Surma or Kala Surma, with the referenced product specification identifying an antimony-sulfide/stibnite mineral source.
What is the chemical formula of stibnite?
Stibnite is antimony sulfide, Sb₂S₃.
Is Sabut Surma the same as Black Surma?
Yes. Sabut Surma Powder is commonly described as Black Surma or Kala Surma.
Is Surma always made from stibnite?
No. Historical and modern testing shows that Surma products can have different mineral compositions, including lead-containing materials.
Is this product suitable for use as Kajal?
The raw powder should not be applied to the eyes. A traditional mineral powder is not automatically equivalent to a tested and approved eye cosmetic.
Is Sabut Surma Powder edible?
No. It is a mineral material and should not be consumed.
Can it be made into Kajal at home?
No. Homemade conversion into an eye cosmetic is not recommended because the mineral composition and heavy-metal content must be appropriately controlled and tested.
How should Sabut Surma Powder be stored?
Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from food, moisture, children and pets.
Disclaimer
This information is provided for general mineral, product and historical traditional-use information only. It is not medical advice.
Sabut Surma Powder should be treated as a raw mineral material, not as a ready-to-use eye cosmetic. The product specification identifies antimony sulfide/stibnite as the mineral source, but traditional Surma products can vary in composition and may contain hazardous lead. Appropriate laboratory testing is essential before any cosmetic application.
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