Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
- cleaning
- industrial
Attapulgite
CAS 12174-11-7
Abrasive · Absorbent · Filler
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 926 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Raw materials, Home maintenance.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Attapulgite appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:cleaning|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- occupational_presence
- substance_class:chemical
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 926 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Raw materials, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Abrasive, Absorbent, Viscosity modifier.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 926 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Raw materials, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Abrasive, Absorbent, Viscosity modifier.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Attapulgite. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Where it appears
Prevalence of Attapulgite in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
926
Brands
6
Construction and building materialsRaw materialsHome maintenanceArts and crafts/office suppliesIndustrial productsCleaning and safety
Typical roles
AbrasiveAbsorbentFillerFlow promoterImproves sag resistanceOpaciferReduces crackingThickening agent