Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Soil Minerals

INCI: SOIL MINERALS

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex natural mineral mixture)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restriction. Color additive regulations may apply if used for coloring

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

⚠ CRITICAL: Heavy metal contamination risk (lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium) — mandatory batch testing required. ⚠ No standardized composition — supplier CoA must define mineral content precisely. ⚠ If nano-sized particles are present, EU Nano Regulation (Article 16) applies. ⚠ Asbestos-form minerals (tremolite, chrysotile) must be excluded via testing if sourced from geological deposits

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Soil Minerals safe in cosmetics?

⚠ CRITICAL: Heavy metal contamination risk (lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium) — mandatory batch testing required. ⚠ No standardized composition — supplier CoA must define mineral content precisely. ⚠ If nano-sized particles are present, EU Nano Regulation (Article 16) applies. ⚠ Asbestos-form minerals (tremolite, chrysotile) must be excluded via testing if sourced from geological deposits The EU classifies Soil Minerals as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Soil Minerals allowed in the EU?

Soil Minerals EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Soil Minerals do in cosmetics?

Soil Minerals functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex natural mineral mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Soil Minerals?

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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