Kaolin
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
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
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
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