# Stearalkonium bentonite

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid601021986
Categories: beauty, industrial
Functions: Dispersing agent, Viscosity modifier, gel forming
Identifier: DTXSID601021986

> Stearalkonium bentonite is used as dispersing agent / viscosity modifier. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2298 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Construction, Home maintenance. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2298 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Construction, Home maintenance.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2298 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Construction, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Viscosity modifier, gel forming, Dispersing agent.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._