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Ingredient Directory
Low Concern

Stearalkonium Hectorite

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Safety Notes

This ingredient helps ensure that cosmetic products like foundations, nail polishes, and creams maintain a consistent texture and that active ingredients or pigments remain evenly dispersed.

Function & Common Use

Function

Suspending agent

Category

Suspending agent

Common In

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Origin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stearalkonium Hectorite safe to use in skincare?

Stearalkonium Hectorite has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. This ingredient helps ensure that cosmetic products like foundations, nail polishes, and creams maintain a consistent texture and that active ingredients or pigments remain evenly dispersed.

Is Stearalkonium Hectorite allowed in India?

Stearalkonium Hectorite is currently classified as "not specified" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Stearalkonium Hectorite used for in cosmetics?

Stearalkonium Hectorite functions as: Suspending agent. It is commonly found in: various cosmetic formulations.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Not specified
EU
Not specified
US FDA
Not specified
Korea (MFDS)
Not specified

Identifiers

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