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VERMICULITE EXTRACT

CAS 1318-00-9 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Extract of vermiculite, a hydrated layered mineral. The big concern is historical asbestos contamination of some vermiculite mines, so source purity matters and inhalation should be avoided.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGHUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mineral filler / opacifier
  • Marketed as mineral-rich

Known concerns

  • Some natural vermiculite ores have historically been contaminated with asbestiform amphibole fibres
  • Inhalation hazard for powder forms
  • Source-quality is critical
  • Limited dermal-specific cosmetic data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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