# Montmorillonite

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid6051225
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial
Functions: Abrasive, Absorbent, Dispersing agent, Emulsifier, Filler, Opacifer, Stabilizing agent, Thickening agent, Viscosity modifier, Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Identifier: DTXSID6051225

> Montmorillonite is used as abrasive / absorbent. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 148 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Specialty occupational products, Personal care. Assessed from 4 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 148 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Specialty occupational products, Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 148 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Specialty occupational products, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Absorbent, Emulsifier, Viscosity modifier.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._