Benzalkonium Sepiolite

Benzalkonium Sepiolite molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Benzalkonium-modified sepiolite clay
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Clay
Not Clean
Benzalkonium Sepiolite is the product obtained by the reaction of Benzalkonium Chloride and Sepiolite.
Form
Powder
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Strengthens Barrier
Wound Healing
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic antimicrobial agent combined with sepiolite, a magnesium silicate clay used historically in traditional medicine and cosmetics for oil absorption. This composite was engineered in the late 20th century to improve preservation and texturizing in formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR