Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Source-dependent heavy metal contamination risk (lead, arsenic, mercury) — mandatory heavy metal testing per batch; microbiological contamination risk (natural earth material); inhalation hazard in dry powder form; ensure supplier provides CoA with heavy metal and microbial specs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silt safe in cosmetics?
Source-dependent heavy metal contamination risk (lead, arsenic, mercury) — mandatory heavy metal testing per batch; microbiological contamination risk (natural earth material); inhalation hazard in dry powder form; ensure supplier provides CoA with heavy metal and microbial specs The EU classifies Silt as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Silt allowed in the EU?
Silt EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Silt do in cosmetics?
Silt functions as: Absorbent, Astringent, Humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (natural geological material).
What is the Margin of Safety for Silt?
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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