Quaternium-90 Bentonite

Quaternium-90 Bentonite 1
Quaternium-90 Bentonite 2
Quaternium-90 Bentonite 3
AKA: Tixogel vp-v, Quaternium-90 bentonite [INCI], 226226-22-8, WWEJJHKVJXCQFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synthetic
Clay
Clean
Quaternium-90 Bentonite is a reaction product of Bentonite (q.v.) and Quaternium-90 (q.v.)
Formula
C33H73Al2NO12Si4
Mol. Weight
842.20
CAS #
226226-22-8
Form
Powder
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
A synthetic quaternary ammonium compound bonded to bentonite clay, developed in the late 20th century for use as a thickening and conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
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-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR