Attapulgite
INCI: ATTAPULGITE
CAS 12174-11-7 EC - / -
Palygorskite
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Palygorskite
Purpose
Function
Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Abrasive, Opacifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
NOAEL56 mg/kg
ConcernModerate
Flags
Environmentalprop65fda_food_additive
Verdict
Safe in cosmetics in present practices but insufficient data for incidental inhalation safety; long fibers (>5 um) are IARC Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic) while short fibers (<5 um) are Group 3.
US Note
No specific FDA restrictions on cosmetic use; not GRAS-listed individually
Assessment
Ratings
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