Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Montmorillonite is a naturally-sourced smectite clay permitted without restriction in EU, safe per CIR 2023 for leave-on and rinse-off dermal products. Insufficient data for inhalation products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Montmorillonite safe in cosmetics?
Montmorillonite is a naturally-sourced smectite clay permitted without restriction in EU, safe per CIR 2023 for leave-on and rinse-off dermal products. Insufficient data for inhalation products. The EU classifies Calcium Montmorillonite as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Calcium Montmorillonite allowed in the EU?
Calcium Montmorillonite EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calcium Montmorillonite do in cosmetics?
Calcium Montmorillonite functions as: Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Emulsion Stabilizer, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a Cosmetic Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1318-93-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Montmorillonite?
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.
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