Is Vermiculite Extract safe in cosmetics?
Vermiculite Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Vermiculite Extract
Also known as: Microlite 963 Plus Plus, Microlite 963 Plus, Grace 3, Vermex SF, Vermiculita (Mg0.33 [Mg2-3 (Al0-1Fe0-1) 0-1] (Si2.33-3.33Al0.67-1.67) (OH) 2O10.4H2O)
INCI: VERMICULITE (LISTED AS MINERAL; EXTRACT FORM MAY APPEAR AS VERMICULITE EXTRACT)
Vermiculite Extract (CAS 1318-00-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
InChIKey
CLRQDEYEBLCJFZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; no specific restrictions for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Vermiculite Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Flame retardant
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Vermiculite Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
natural-origin
Known Synonyms
Microlite 963 Plus Plus
Microlite 963 Plus
Grace 3
Vermex SF
Vermiculita (Mg0.33 [Mg2-3 (Al0-1Fe0-1) 0-1] (Si2.33-3.33Al0.67-1.67) (OH) 2O10.4H2O)
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Flame retardant
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vermiculite Extract allowed in the EU?
Vermiculite Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Vermiculite Extract do in cosmetics?
Vermiculite Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1318-00-9.
Is Vermiculite Extract used outside cosmetics?
Vermiculite Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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