Dihydrogenated Tallow Benzylmonium Hectorite

Dihydrogenated Tallow Benzylmonium Hectorite molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Not Clean
Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzylbis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)methyl, salts with montmorillonite
CAS #
97952-68-6
Form
Powder
Functions
Antistatic
Gel Forming
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Controls Viscosity
Locks In Moisture
Reduces flyaways
Creates gel consistency
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Synthetic clay-based ingredient developed in the 20th century for texture and absorbency. Created to improve product consistency and oil control in formulations.
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR