Disteardimonium Hectorite

Disteardimonium Hectorite 1
Disteardimonium Hectorite 2
Disteardimonium Hectorite 3
Disteardimonium Hectorite 4
AKA: BENTONE 38V, BENTONE 38 V CG, DIMETHYL DIOCTADECYL AMMONIUM HECTORITE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE [INCI]
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clay
Synthetic
Clean
Disteardimonium Hectorite is a cosmetic ingredient. Also known as BENTONE 38V. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Formula
C38H82LiMgNNaO12Si4-
Mol. Weight
911.70
CAS #
97280-96-1
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Light Stabilizer
Controls Viscosity
Prevents light degradation
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Unable to provide historical information—no specific ingredient name provided.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR