Quaternium-18 Bentonite

Quaternium-18 Bentonite 1
Quaternium-18 Bentonite 2
Quaternium-18 Bentonite 3
AKA: Bentoquatam, Quaternium 18-bentonite, Organoclay, Claytone so, Tixogel mp, Tixogel te, 1340-69-8, Claytone 40, TIXOGEL MP-100
Synthetic
Clay
Clean
Quaternary ammonium compounds, bis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl, salts with bentonite
Solubility Soluble
Formula
Al2H2O6Si
Mol. Weight
180.06
CAS #
68953-58-2, 1340-69-8
Form
Powder
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
Created as a modern cosmetic ingredient by combining the conditioning properties of Quaternium-18 with bentonite clay's oil-absorbing abilities. Developed in the late 20th century to improve texture and performance in powder formulations.
EWG
2
CIR
Reviewed by CIR
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR