Attapulgite

Attapulgite 1
AKA: 12174-11-7, AlFeH3MgO7Si2-3, ZYWNCCPSJWJYPR-UHFFFAOYSA-M, FA64950, Palygorskite ([Mg(Al0.5-1Fe0-0.5)]Si4(OH)O10.4H2O)
Synthetic
Clay
Not Clean
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
Functions
Abrasive
Absorbent
Bulking
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Physical Exfoliant
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Body & Volume
Adds Opacity
Antioxidant Protection
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
An absorbent clay mineral used since ancient times in traditional medicine and skincare for oil absorption and skin purification. Named after Attapulgus, Florida, where major deposits were identified for industrial use.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR