Quaternium-18/Benzalkonium Bentonite

Quaternium-18/Benzalkonium Bentonite 1
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AKA: Clay/quaternium salt complex
Synthetic
Clay
Not Clean
OriginDerived from hydrogenated tallow (animal fat), bentonite clay, and C8-C18 alkylbenzyl dimethylammonium chloride compounds. Synthesized by chemically bonding quaternary ammonium salts to bentonite clay through ion-exchange reactions.
Quaternary ammonium compounds, bis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl, compounds with bentonite and C8-C18-alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chloride
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2016
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR