murphyDihydrogenated Tallow Benzylmonium Hectorite
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Not Clean
Origin-Derived
Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzylbis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)methyl, salts with montmorillonite
CAS #
97952-68-6
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
Gel Forming
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Controls Viscosity
Locks In Moisture
Reduces flyaways
Creates gel consistency
Controls product thickness
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 608)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 608)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 608)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2013
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR