Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Minimal at typical cosmetic-use levels. Potential inhalation risk in loose-powder formats if particles are very fine; heavy-metal trace contamination (inherent to mined minerals) should be verified per batch. "Clay" refers to clay and/or alumina; oxides are compounds obtained by conversion with oxygen or other oxidants, contributing color and opacity to formulations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clay Mineral Oxides safe in cosmetics?
Minimal at typical cosmetic-use levels. Potential inhalation risk in loose-powder formats if particles are very fine; heavy-metal trace contamination (inherent to mined minerals) should be verified per batch. "Clay" refers to clay and/or alumina; oxides are compounds obtained by conversion with oxygen or other oxidants, contributing color and opacity to formulations The EU classifies Clay Mineral Oxides as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Clay Mineral Oxides allowed in the EU?
Clay Mineral Oxides EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Clay Mineral Oxides do in cosmetics?
Clay Mineral Oxides functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS assigned (composite descriptor for clay-derived oxides; related clays such as kaolin carry CAS 1332-58-7).
What is the Margin of Safety for Clay Mineral Oxides?
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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