Benzalkonium Montmorillonite

AKA: Benzalkonium-modified bentonite clay

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Clay

Not Clean

OriginBenzalkonium chloride and montmorillonite clay are combined through reaction to form this compound. The synthesis involves chemical bonding of the quaternary ammonium salt to the mineral clay structure.

Benzalkonium Montmorillonite is the reaction product of Benzalkonium Chloride and Montmorillonite.

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Viscosity Controlling

Surfactant Emulsifying

Anti-Inflammatory

Strengthens Barrier

Wound Healing

Mixes oil and water

Controls product thickness

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Caution

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2016

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR