Is Pyrophyllite safe in cosmetics?
Pyrophyllite has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Pyrophyllite
Also known as: Pyrophyllite (AlH(SiO3)2), Pyran RG 140, 5M (mineral), ProFylite
INCI: PYROPHYLLITE
Pyrophyllite (CAS 12269-78-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive, Absorbent, Opacifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Abrasive, Absorbent, Opacifying
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
aluminum tris(dihydroxy(oxo)silane)
InChIKey
COMOYPSTCCFOIE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Listed as color additive (21 CFR 73.1400); permanently listed, exempt from certification; restricted to externally applied cosmetics and drugs
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Pyrophyllite.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Absorbent
Dye
Opacifer
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Pyrophyllite.
Known Synonyms
Pyrophyllite (AlH(SiO3)2)
Pyran RG 140
5M (mineral)
ProFylite
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Absorbent
Opacifer
Dye
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
pharmaceutical
Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pyrophyllite allowed in the EU?
Pyrophyllite EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pyrophyllite do in cosmetics?
Pyrophyllite functions as: Abrasive, Absorbent, Opacifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 12269-78-2.
Is Pyrophyllite used outside cosmetics?
Pyrophyllite also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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