mineral

Hectorite

INCI: HECTORITE
CAS 12173-47-6 EC 235-340-0
Hectorite (clay mineral)
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Suspending Agent, Emulsion Stabilizer
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Hectorite (clay mineral)

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
12173-47-6
EC Number
235-340-0
INCI
HECTORITE
Category
mineral
Updated
Apr 2, 2026