Attapulgite
Attapulgite is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive, absorbent agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | ATTAPULGITE |
| Function | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, BULKING, OPACIFYING |
| CAS number | 12174-11-7 / 1337-76-4 |
| EC number | - / - |
| Prevalence | 1 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 590 |
Used in
Eye Moisturizers 100%
Frequently asked
- What does Attapulgite do in skincare?
- Attapulgite functions as an abrasive, absorbent agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Attapulgite allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Attapulgite?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially eye moisturizers (100% of its uses).
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