Is Disteardimonium Hectorite safe in cosmetics?
Disteardimonium Hectorite has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
Also known as: EINECS 305-631-8
INCI: DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE
Disteardimonium Hectorite (CAS 94891-31-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Suspending Agent, Rheology Modifier, Thickener, Stabilizer, Anti-Settling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Suspending Agent, Rheology Modifier, Thickener, Stabilizer, Anti-Settling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
lithium;magnesium;sodium;1,3,5,7-tetraoxido-2,4,6,8,9,10-hexaoxa-1,3,5,7-tetrasilatricyclo[5.1.1.13,5]decane;hydroxide
InChIKey
RMTHHIHNJMQBBK-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
574 leave-on products (up to 28% in makeup). CIR 2013 safe.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Disteardimonium Hectorite.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
polymer
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rheology
{"cas_number": "93385-48-1", "rheology_modifier_type": "Inorganic - Modified Clay", "thickening_mechanism": "Particle swelling and network formation", "viscosity_increase_factor": "1500-6000x", "brookfield_viscosity_typical_cps": "4500-25000", "shear_thinning_behavior": "Moderate", "thixotropic": "Low", "yield_stress_pa": "4-12", "flow_curve_type": "Pseudoplastic", "optimal_ph_range": "4.0-8.0", "…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Disteardimonium Hectorite.
Known Synonyms
EINECS 305-631-8
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Assessment: This chemical has been assessed as a component of dermal cosmetic products at concentrations no more than 2%. This chemical is not to be used in topical products intended for the eye.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disteardimonium Hectorite allowed in the EU?
Disteardimonium Hectorite EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Disteardimonium Hectorite do in cosmetics?
Disteardimonium Hectorite functions as: Suspending Agent, Rheology Modifier, Thickener, Stabilizer, Anti-Settling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94891-31-3.
Is Disteardimonium Hectorite used outside cosmetics?
Disteardimonium Hectorite also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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