Ingredient

Kaolin

✓ EU Allowed

Identification

CAS Number 1332-58-7
EINECS / EC 310-194-1
CosIng Ref 34795
Chemical Name oxo-oxoalumanyloxy-[oxo(oxoalumanyloxy)silyl]oxysilane;dihydrate
Formula Al2H4O9Si2
Mol. Weight 258.16 g/mol

Function & Classification

Primary Function Clay
Secondary Functions ABSORBENT; ANTICAKING; BULKING; COLORANT; OPACIFYING
Category Clays & Powders
Manufacturer Imerys

EU Regulatory Status

🇪🇺
✓ Allowed — EU Reg. 1223/2009 IV/119

Safety Profile

1 / 10
Skin Type Compatibility
🍄 Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL >5000 mg/kg bw/day (oral) CIR 2012 / FDA
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
LD₅₀ Oral >5000 mg/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.2 / 4.0

Formulation Guidelines

Benefits Oil absorption; mattifying; gentle

Suppliers & Documents

Imerys 🇫🇷 France
Kaolin (ImerCare 04K) Manufacturer
Documents

External Resources