murphyStearalkonium Bentonite
AKA: 130501-87-0, TIXOGEL VZ-V
Plant-Derived
Clay
Not Clean
OriginDerived from bentonite clay, a naturally occurring aluminium silicate mineral mined from volcanic ash deposits. Modified through quaternary ammonium salt treatment to enhance water-binding and thickening properties.
Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl-, reaction products with bentonite
Formula
C27H52Al2ClNO12Si4
Mol. Weight
784.50
CAS #
130501-87-0
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Gel Forming
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Locks In Moisture
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Creates gel consistency
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
3 studies / 3 not irritating (CIR 698)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 698)
Eye Irritant in Testing
2 studies / 2 irritating / reactions slight to severe (CIR 698)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.19–6.5%
Rinse-off0.051%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2015 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR