Is Clay Mineral Oxides safe in cosmetics?
Clay Mineral Oxides has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Clay Mineral Oxides
INCI: CLAY MINERAL OXIDES
Clay Mineral Oxides (CAS No single CAS assigned (composite descriptor for clay-derived oxides; related clays such as kaolin carry CAS 1332-58-7)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
No single CAS assigned (composite descriptor for clay-derived oxides; related clays such as kaolin carry CAS 1332-58-7)
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Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition; general cosmetic safety-substantiation requirement applies
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Clay Mineral Oxides.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clay Mineral Oxides allowed in the EU?
Clay Mineral Oxides EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Clay Mineral Oxides do in cosmetics?
Clay Mineral Oxides functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS assigned (composite descriptor for clay-derived oxides; related clays such as kaolin carry CAS 1332-58-7).
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