Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low risk; standard heavy-metal screening recommended for all mineral/clay ingredients; no significant sensitization data. A native marine clay sourced exclusively from the Manicouagan Peninsula in Quebec, Canada; mineral-rich composition (contains illite and quartz); provides physical exfoliation, oil absorption, and skin-tightening effects; marketed by AEM Lab Inc./Manicouagan Sea Minerals
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manicouagan Clay safe in cosmetics?
Low risk; standard heavy-metal screening recommended for all mineral/clay ingredients; no significant sensitization data. A native marine clay sourced exclusively from the Manicouagan Peninsula in Quebec, Canada; mineral-rich composition (contains illite and quartz); provides physical exfoliation, oil absorption, and skin-tightening effects; marketed by AEM Lab Inc./Manicouagan Sea Minerals The EU classifies Manicouagan Clay as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Manicouagan Clay allowed in the EU?
Manicouagan Clay EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Manicouagan Clay do in cosmetics?
Manicouagan Clay functions as: Absorbent; astringent; surfactant - cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Manicouagan 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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