Bentonite
INCI: BENTONITE
CAS 1302-78-9 EC 215-108-5
smectite clay consisting mostly of montmorillonite
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
smectite clay consisting mostly of montmorillonite
Purpose
Function
Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Soothing, Viscosity Controlling
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSnot established
NOAEL10 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
epa_safer_alternativeifra_fragrancefda_food_additive
Verdict
CIR safe (2023) with caution for inhaled products. GRAS approved. Dermal/oral LD50 >2,000 mg/kg. Heavy metal traces do not penetrate skin.
US Note
GRAS as direct food additive (21 CFR 184.1155). CIR Final Amended Report (March 2023) concluded safe except insufficient data for products that may be inhaled.
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