Is French Green Clay (Illite) safe in cosmetics?
French Green Clay (Illite) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Colorant
French Green Clay (Illite)
INCI: ILLITE
French Green Clay (Illite) (CAS 12173-60-3) is a cosmetic colorant functioning as Colorant, absorbent, bulking agent, cleansing agent, exfoliant, sebum regulator. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 100%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Colorant, absorbent, bulking agent, cleansing agent, exfoliant, sebum regulator
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
nonaaluminum;magnesium;tripotassium;heptakis(1,3-dioxido-2,4,5-trioxa-1,3-disilabicyclo[1.1.1]pentane);iron(2+);pentakis(oxygen(2-));fluoride;hydroxide
InChIKey
VGIBGUSAECPPNB-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
100%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for French Green Clay (Illite).
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
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anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "12173-60-3", "ingredient_class": "anti_pollution", "primary_mechanism": "barrier_reinforcement", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no", "digital_screen_protection_claim": "no", "PAH_neutralization": "no", "ozone_protection": "no", "mitochondrial_protection": "no", "Nrf2_activation": "no", "AhR_pathway_modulation": "no", "NF_k…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Absorbent
Anti-caking agent
Filler
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for French Green Clay (Illite).
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Absorbent
Filler
Anti-caking agent
Frequently Asked Questions
Is French Green Clay (Illite) allowed in the EU?
French Green Clay (Illite) EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 100%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does French Green Clay (Illite) do in cosmetics?
French Green Clay (Illite) functions as: Colorant, absorbent, bulking agent, cleansing agent, exfoliant, sebum regulator. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: 12173-60-3.
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