# Attapulgite

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid6050469
Categories: cleaning, industrial
Functions: Abrasive, Absorbent, Filler, Flow promoter, improves sag resistance, Opacifer, Processing aids not otherwise specified, reduces cracking, Thickening agent, Viscosity modifier
Identifier: DTXSID6050469

> Attapulgite is used as abrasive / absorbent. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 926 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Raw materials, Home maintenance. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 926 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Raw materials, Home maintenance.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — 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.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._