INGREDIENT
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Modified Clay / Rheology Modifier
Approved
CIR safety assessments of ammonium hectorite ingredients support safe cosmetic use. The material is a modified mineral clay and systemic absorption is expected to be low.
Found in
2
Approved Products
Also known as
2
Synonyms
Function
Suspending agent; viscosity-controlling agent; gel former
Safety Meter
Approved
Evidence Level
Strong
CAS Number
12691-60-0; 94891-33-5
Category
Modified Clay / Rheology Modifier
Function
Suspending agent; viscosity-controlling agent; gel former
Evidence Level
Strong
Status
Approved
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
CIR safety assessments of ammonium hectorite ingredients support safe cosmetic use. The material is a modified mineral clay and systemic absorption is expected to be low.
What it does
Suspending agent; viscosity-controlling agent; gel former
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
FOUND IN
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Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 2 Oh Daisey Approved Products.
