Benzalkonium Sepiolite

AKA: Benzalkonium-modified sepiolite clay

Synthetic

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginBenzalkonium chloride, a quaternary ammonium compound, is reacted with sepiolite, a naturally occurring magnesium silicate clay. The reaction between these two materials produces a complex that combines the surfactant properties with the absorbent clay structure.

Benzalkonium Sepiolite is the product obtained by the reaction of Benzalkonium Chloride and Sepiolite.

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

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

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.

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