Is Halloysite safe in cosmetics?
Halloysite has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Halloysite
INCI: HALLOYSITE
Halloysite (CAS 1332-58-7 (shared with Kaolin; Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄·2H₂O)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent; bulking agent; emulsion stabilizer (Pickering emulsions);. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 1332-58-7 (shared with Kaolin; Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄·2H₂O) →
CAS Number
1332-58-7 (shared with Kaolin; Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄·2H₂O)
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Function
Absorbent; bulking agent; emulsion stabilizer (Pickering emulsions); drug/active delivery vehicle (nanotube morphology)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — Kaolin is FDA-approved (21 CFR 186.1256 GRAS); halloysite not separately regulated
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Halloysite.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Halloysite — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Halloysite allowed in the EU?
Halloysite EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Halloysite do in cosmetics?
Halloysite functions as: Absorbent; bulking agent; emulsion stabilizer (Pickering emulsions); drug/active delivery vehicle (nanotube morphology). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1332-58-7 (shared with Kaolin; Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄·2H₂O).
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