Is Stearalkonium Bentonite safe in cosmetics?
Stearalkonium Bentonite has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 4 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Also known as: Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl-, reaction products with bentonite
INCI: STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE
Stearalkonium Bentonite (CAS 130501-87-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling, gel forming, emulsion stabilising, suspending agent. Reported NOAEL =1000 mg/kg/d in rat (CIR Safety Assessment); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Viscosity controlling, gel forming, emulsion stabilising, suspending agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
dialuminum;benzyl-dimethyl-octadecylazanium;tetrakis(dioxosilane);tris(oxygen(2-));chloride;hydrate
InChIKey
DFJIDAUICIBKBP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; widely used in color cosmetics and lipsticks
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Stearalkonium Bentonite.
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Toxicological Studies
4 study endpoints found for Stearalkonium Bentonite. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =1000 mg/kg/d | oral | rat | repeated dose toxicity | CIR Safety Assessment |
| NOAEL | =1000 mg/kg/d | oral | rat | repeated dose toxicity | CIR Safety Assessment |
| NOAEL | =1000 mg/kg/d | oral | rat | repeated dose toxicity | CIR Safety Assessment |
| NOAEL | =1000 mg/kg/d | oral | rat | repeated dose toxicity | CIR Safety Assessment |
Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
polymer
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rheology
{"cas_number": "68953-58-2", "rheology_modifier_type": "Inorganic - Modified Clay", "thickening_mechanism": "Particle swelling and network formation", "viscosity_increase_factor": "1500-6000x", "brookfield_viscosity_typical_cps": "4000-23000", "shear_thinning_behavior": "Moderate", "thixotropic": "Low", "yield_stress_pa": "4-12", "flow_curve_type": "Pseudoplastic", "optimal_ph_range": "4.0-8.0", "…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dispersing agent
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Stearalkonium Bentonite.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Stearalkonium Bentonite by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
4
Lowest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg/d
Highest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg/d
CIR Safety Assessment
Known Synonyms
Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl-, reaction products with bentonite
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Dispersing agent
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. These obligations are: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if any of the following circumstances have occurred in relation to their introduction (importation or manufacture): a. the chemical is intended to be introduced in a form...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stearalkonium Bentonite allowed in the EU?
Stearalkonium Bentonite EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Stearalkonium Bentonite do in cosmetics?
Stearalkonium Bentonite functions as: Viscosity controlling, gel forming, emulsion stabilising, suspending agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 130501-87-0.
What is the NOAEL for Stearalkonium Bentonite?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Stearalkonium Bentonite is =1000 mg/kg/d based on a repeated dose toxicity study via oral route in rat. A total of 4 study endpoints are available. Source: CIR Safety Assessment.
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