Is Canadian Colloidal Clay safe in cosmetics?
Canadian Colloidal Clay has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Canadian Colloidal Clay
INCI: CANADIAN COLLOIDAL CLAY
Canadian Colloidal Clay (CAS Not individually assigned (natural mineral mixture)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Absorbent, Binder, Cleanser, Thickener, Emulsifier, Exfoliant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned (natural mineral mixture)
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Absorbent, Binder, Cleanser, Thickener, Emulsifier, Exfoliant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not individually established; accepted as safe at typical use levels (up to 100% in mask formulations)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Canadian Colloidal Clay.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Canadian Colloidal Clay.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canadian Colloidal Clay allowed in the EU?
Canadian Colloidal Clay EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Canadian Colloidal Clay do in cosmetics?
Canadian Colloidal Clay functions as: Skin Conditioning, Absorbent, Binder, Cleanser, Thickener, Emulsifier, Exfoliant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (natural mineral mixture).
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