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INCI name : Kaolin

Name read on the label : Kaolin

English name : Kaolin (Clay)

General data

Origin : Mineral

CAS nbr : 1332-58-7

CTFA nbr : 1394

EINECS/ELINCS nbr : 310-194-1

FUNCTIONS

  • Abrasive Agent
    An abrasive agent removes materials from many body surfaces or helps for the mechanical teeth cleaning or enhances gloss.
  • Absorbent
  • Anticaking Agent
  • Bulking Agent
    Bulking agents reduces the apparent density of cosmetic products.
  • Opacifying Agent
  • Skin Protecting Agent
  • Cosmetic Colorant

OTHER NAMES ON THE LABEL

Kaolin, Kaolin (China clay).

KNOWN DATA TO-DATE


Soon online

REGULATORY DATA


European Union
As active ingredient
• To identify this ingredient meeting the requirement for labeling purposes in the US, the INCI name Kaolin must be used.

As colorant
• White colorant which may be used in all types of cosmetic products in Europe.
• To identify the colorant allowed for use in European Union, the INCI name CI 77004 must be used.

US
As active ingredient
• To identify this ingredient meeting the requirement for labeling purposes in the US, the INCI name Kaolin must be used.

As colorant
• This ingredient is not an approved colorant for the US.

Experts' evaluation soon online


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