Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Must be formulated to be non-irritating; limited standalone safety data — grouped with alkonium clay family
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quaternium-90 Sepiolite safe in cosmetics?
Must be formulated to be non-irritating; limited standalone safety data — grouped with alkonium clay family The EU classifies Quaternium-90 Sepiolite as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Quaternium-90 Sepiolite allowed in the EU?
Quaternium-90 Sepiolite EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Quaternium-90 Sepiolite do in cosmetics?
Quaternium-90 Sepiolite functions as: Emulsion stabilizing, viscosity controlling, dispersing agent (non-surfactant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (organo-modified clay complex); PubChem CID 155884725.
What is the Margin of Safety for Quaternium-90 Sepiolite?
adequate 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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