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Canadian Colloidal Clay

INCI: CANADIAN COLLOIDAL CLAY

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (natural mineral mixture)
Function
Skin Conditioning, Absorbent, Binder, Cleanser, Thickener, Emulsifier, Exfoliant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not individually established; accepted as safe at typical use levels (up to 100% in mask formulations)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Requires heavy metal screening (Pb, As, Hg, Cd) per standard mineral and clay testing protocols. May contain trace aluminum (alumina component noted in CosIng). Microbiological testing required for natural-sourced mineral.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canadian Colloidal Clay safe in cosmetics?

Requires heavy metal screening (Pb, As, Hg, Cd) per standard mineral and clay testing protocols. May contain trace aluminum (alumina component noted in CosIng). Microbiological testing required for natural-sourced mineral. The EU classifies Canadian Colloidal Clay as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Canadian Colloidal Clay allowed in the EU?

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

What does Canadian Colloidal Clay do in cosmetics?

Canadian Colloidal Clay functions as: Skin Conditioning, Absorbent, Binder, Cleanser, Thickener, Emulsifier, Exfoliant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (natural mineral mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Canadian Colloidal Clay?

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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