Is PVP Montmorillonite safe in cosmetics?
PVP Montmorillonite has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
PVP Montmorillonite
INCI: PVP MONTMORILLONITE
PVP Montmorillonite (CAS Not assigned a single CAS (composite of PVP + montmorillonite clay)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling, stabilizing, suspending agent. 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 a single CAS (composite of PVP + montmorillonite clay)
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Function
Viscosity controlling, stabilizing, suspending agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; PVP component reviewed by CIR Expert Panel and found safe as used; montmorillonite is GRAS [^1_15]
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PVP Montmorillonite.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PVP Montmorillonite.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PVP Montmorillonite allowed in the EU?
PVP Montmorillonite EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PVP Montmorillonite do in cosmetics?
PVP Montmorillonite functions as: Viscosity controlling, stabilizing, suspending agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned a single CAS (composite of PVP + montmorillonite clay).
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