Is Illite Extract safe in cosmetics?
Illite Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Illite Extract
INCI: ILLITE
Illite Extract (CAS 12173-60-3 [^1_10][^1_11]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent for face masks and cleansers. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. 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
Absorbent for face masks and cleansers
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; no specific CFR restriction. CIR review of naturally-sourced clays ongoing.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Illite Extract.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"cas_number": "12173-60-3", "anti_acne_mechanism": "sebum_regulation", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "1", "acne_type_efficacy": "non_inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "20-35", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restri…
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…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Illite Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Illite Extract allowed in the EU?
Illite Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Illite Extract do in cosmetics?
Illite Extract functions as: Absorbent for face masks and cleansers. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 12173-60-3 [^1_10][^1_11].
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