Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Vermiculite Extract

INCI: VERMICULITE (LISTED AS MINERAL; EXTRACT FORM MAY APPEAR AS VERMICULITE EXTRACT)

CAS Number
1318-00-9
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; no specific restrictions for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Critical: Vermiculite can be naturally contaminated with asbestos (tremolite/actinolite). Source verification and asbestos-free certification (PLM/TEM testing) is mandatory. The Libby, Montana contamination history is a well-documented concern

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vermiculite Extract safe in cosmetics?

Critical: Vermiculite can be naturally contaminated with asbestos (tremolite/actinolite). Source verification and asbestos-free certification (PLM/TEM testing) is mandatory. The Libby, Montana contamination history is a well-documented concern The EU classifies Vermiculite Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Vermiculite Extract?

adequate 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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