Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Bentonite
AKA: Hydrogenated Tallow Quaternary Bentonite
Synthetic
Clay
Not Clean
Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Bentonite is the product of the reaction of Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride and Bentonite
CAS #
71011-24-0
Form
Powder
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
This is a modern synthetic ingredient combining hydrogenated tallow derivatives with bentonite clay (traditionally used for oil absorption and purification). It was developed in the late 20th century as a rheology modifier and texture agent for cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR