Is Elguea Clay safe in cosmetics?
Elguea Clay has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Elguea Clay
Elguea Clay (CAS Not assigned (not the generic clay CAS 1332-58-7)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive; Absorbent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not assigned (not the generic clay CAS 1332-58-7)
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Function
Abrasive; Absorbent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elguea Clay allowed in the EU?
Elguea Clay EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Elguea Clay do in cosmetics?
Elguea Clay functions as: Abrasive; Absorbent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (not the generic clay CAS 1332-58-7).
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