Is Disteardimonium Hectorite safe in cosmetics?
Disteardimonium Hectorite has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
INCI: DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE
Disteardimonium Hectorite (CAS 94891-31-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Suspending Agent, Rheology Modifier, Thickener, Stabilizer, Anti-Settling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Suspending Agent, Rheology Modifier, Thickener, Stabilizer, Anti-Settling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
lithium;magnesium;sodium;1,3,5,7-tetraoxido-2,4,6,8,9,10-hexaoxa-1,3,5,7-tetrasilatricyclo[5.1.1.13,5]decane;hydroxide
InChIKey
RMTHHIHNJMQBBK-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
574 leave-on products (up to 28% in makeup). CIR 2013 safe.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Disteardimonium Hectorite.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Disteardimonium Hectorite.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disteardimonium Hectorite allowed in the EU?
Disteardimonium Hectorite EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Disteardimonium Hectorite do in cosmetics?
Disteardimonium Hectorite functions as: Suspending Agent, Rheology Modifier, Thickener, Stabilizer, Anti-Settling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94891-31-3.
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