Kaolin
Kaolin
1. INCI & CAS
INCI: Kaolin · CAS: 1332-58-7
2. Role in the formula
This guide treats kaolin as a cosmetic clay made of hydrated aluminum silicate; it does not establish drug absorbency.
3. Typical use levels (formulation guide)
- For masks, use 5–20%.
- Formulation guidance for scrubs: 2–8% as a formulation guide.
Wet the clay before adding to a gum phase to limit clumps.
4. Regulatory sources & global compliance
- A CosIng listing for Kaolin provides ingredient information, not approval of a supplied grade or finished product.
- For a cosmetic sold in the EU, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires the final cosmetic with Kaolin to undergo a safety assessment as part of the finished cosmetic's safety documentation.
- Use the supplier TDS to confirm grade-specific details for Kaolin and review the destination market's requirements.
5. Safety & risk assessment
This entry provides guidance for cosmetic use only; the note establishes neither drug approval nor OTC-monograph status so the finished cosmetic should receive patch and stability checks.
6. Stability & packaging
Keep the ingredient in cool, closed bulk storage away from sunlight; if the formula is oxidation-sensitive, an airless or pump format may be considered; check the final package and formula together for compatibility and stability.
7. Claims language (Do / Don’t)
- The cosmetic formulation concept for Kaolin centers on kaolin clay.
- The ingredient record does not support drug or therapeutic claims, clinical cures, or certification claims not confirmed for the product.
- This guide to Kaolin does not establish whitening, acne treatment, antiperspirant action, sunscreen use, or hair-growth outcomes.
