murphyAttapulgite
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 12174-11-7, AlFeH3MgO7Si2-3, ZYWNCCPSJWJYPR-UHFFFAOYSA-M, FA64950, Palygorskite ([Mg(Al0.5-1Fe0-0.5)]Si4(OH)O10.4H2O)
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginAttapulgite is a naturally occurring hydrated magnesium aluminum silicate mineral extracted from clay deposits worldwide. It is processed through mining, drying, and heating to remove water and activate its absorbent properties.
See also: Attapulgite (annotation moved to); Palygorskite ([Mg(Al0.5-1Fe0-0.5)]Si4(OH)O10.4H2O) (annotation moved to).
Formula
AlFeH3MgO7Si2-3
Mol. Weight
278.32
CAS #
12174-11-7, 1337-76-4
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Abrasive
Absorbent
Bulking
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Physical Exfoliant
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Body & Volume
Adds Opacity
Antioxidant Protection
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe with qualifications (safe as used; data insufficient for products that may be incidentally inhaled)
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2022 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR