Is Benzalkonium Sepiolite safe in cosmetics?
Benzalkonium Sepiolite has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Benzalkonium Sepiolite
INCI: BENZALKONIUM SEPIOLITE
Benzalkonium Sepiolite (CAS Not individually assigned (reaction product)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsion stabilizing, dispersing agent (nonsurfactant), viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsion stabilizing, dispersing agent (nonsurfactant), viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition; CIR assessed alkonium clays as a group
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Benzalkonium Sepiolite.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benzalkonium Sepiolite allowed in the EU?
Benzalkonium Sepiolite EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Benzalkonium Sepiolite do in cosmetics?
Benzalkonium Sepiolite functions as: Emulsion stabilizing, dispersing agent (nonsurfactant), viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (reaction product).
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