Is Clay Minerals safe in cosmetics?
Clay Minerals has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Clay Minerals
INCI: CLAY MINERALS
Clay Minerals (CAS No single CAS assigned (umbrella INCI covering natural aluminosilicate minerals; individual clays like kaolin = 1332-58-7, bentonite = 1302-78-9)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent, bulking agent, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling. 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 (umbrella INCI covering natural aluminosilicate minerals; individual clays like kaolin = 1332-58-7, bentonite = 1302-78-9)
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Function
Absorbent, bulking agent, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no prohibition; widely used with long safety history
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Clay Minerals.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Clay Minerals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clay Minerals allowed in the EU?
Clay Minerals EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Clay Minerals do in cosmetics?
Clay Minerals functions as: Absorbent, bulking agent, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS assigned (umbrella INCI covering natural aluminosilicate minerals; individual clays like kaolin = 1332-58-7, bentonite = 1302-78-9).
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