Argilla

INCI: ARGILLA

CAS Number
12199-37-0
Function
Abrasive, bulking, humectant (smectite group mineral / clay)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; clay minerals are generally recognized as safe for cosmetic use

For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.

Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.

Expert Verdict

Argilla is a permitted mineral clay with excellent safety profile; ensure heavy metal levels (Pb, As, Hg, Cd) meet EU/US limits per batch testing.

โš ๏ธ
Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Argilla safe in cosmetics?

Argilla is a permitted mineral clay with excellent safety profile; ensure heavy metal levels (Pb, As, Hg, Cd) meet EU/US limits per batch testing. The EU classifies Argilla as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Argilla allowed in the EU?

Argilla EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Argilla do in cosmetics?

Argilla functions as: Abrasive, bulking, humectant (smectite group mineral / clay). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 12199-37-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Argilla?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

๐Ÿ“ฑ

Is Argilla in Your Products?

Scan any product label with Piro โ€” our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.

Try Piro Free โ†’

Analyze Your Full Ingredient List

Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Argilla in your formulation.