Is Stearalkonium Hectorite safe in cosmetics?
Stearalkonium Hectorite has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
INCI: STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE
Stearalkonium Hectorite (CAS 12691-60-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Nonsurfactant suspending agent, gel forming, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Nonsurfactant suspending agent, gel forming, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
lithium;magnesium;sodium;benzyl-dimethyl-octadecylazanium;1,3,5,7-tetraoxido-2,4,6,8,9,10-hexaoxa-1,3,5,7-tetrasilatricyclo[5.1.1.13,5]decane;dihydroxide
InChIKey
IVHQFXJEJHVLIW-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
469 reported product uses. CIR 2000 (amended 2016) safe.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Stearalkonium Hectorite.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
polymer
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rheology
{"cas_number": "35274-00-1", "rheology_modifier_type": "Inorganic - Modified Clay", "thickening_mechanism": "Particle swelling and network formation", "viscosity_increase_factor": "1500-6000x", "brookfield_viscosity_typical_cps": "4200-24000", "shear_thinning_behavior": "Moderate", "thixotropic": "Low", "yield_stress_pa": "4-12", "flow_curve_type": "Pseudoplastic", "optimal_ph_range": "4.0-8.0", "…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Stearalkonium Hectorite.
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stearalkonium Hectorite allowed in the EU?
Stearalkonium Hectorite EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Stearalkonium Hectorite do in cosmetics?
Stearalkonium Hectorite functions as: Nonsurfactant suspending agent, gel forming, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 12691-60-0.
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