Zeolites. Crystalline aluminosilicates, composed of silica (SiO2) and alumina (Al2O3), in various proportions plus metallic oxides.
How much products actually contain
No product states its amount yet.
Of the products containing it, 61 list it before the 1% line and 9 after it (usually 1% or less).
Products using this ingredient
12 of 70 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 70
R+CoR+Co BADLANDS Dry Shampoo Paste
R+CoR+Co BALLOON Dry Volume Spray
R+CoR+Co BALLOON Dry Volume Spray - Mini
IGK HairIGK Hair Done Deal Strong Finishing Hairspray
IGK HairIGK Hair Jet Lag
IGK HairIGK Hair Jet Lag Travel
It's a 10It's a 10 It's a 10 Miracle Blow Dry Texture Spray
VerbVerb Volume Dry Texture Spray
R+CoR+Co LIFESTYLER VOLUME & TEXTURE SPRAY
R+CoR+Co LIFESTYLER VOLUME & TEXTURE SPRAY - Mini
R+CoR+Co ZIG ZAG Root Teasing + Texture Spray
MoroccanoilMoroccanoil Dry Texture Spray
Definition
Zeolites. Crystalline aluminosilicates, composed of silica (SiO2) and alumina (Al2O3), in various proportions plus metallic oxides. Produced by hydrothermal treatment of a solid aluminosilicate or of a gel obtained by the reaction of sodium hydroxide, alumina hydrate and sodium silicate. The initially obtained product, or a naturally occurring analog, may be partially ion-exchanged to introduce other cations. Specific zeolites are identified by notations indicating crystal structure and predominant cation, e.g., KA, CaX, NaY
Cosmetic roles
Safety & regulatory references
Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Aluminum Silicate, Calcium Silicate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Magnesium Silicate, Magnesium Trisilicate, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Zirconium Silicate, Attapulgite, Bentonite, Fuller's Earth, Hectorite, Kaolin, Lithium Magnesium Silicate, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Montmorillonite, Pyrophyllite and Zeolite
Reviewed by CIR: Final Report: Safety Assessment of Zeolites as Used in Cosmetics
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name ゼオライト: 本品は、含水ケイ酸アルミニウムナトリウムである。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 68989-22-0
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 1318-02-1
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 930-915-9
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 930-985-0
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 930-993-4
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 215-283-8
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID4029640
Measured properties
- Appearance
- solid
- Melting/freezing point
- 1200 ℃
- Water solubility
- 0.001 ㎎/ℓ (1-1 g/L at 20℃)
- Relative density
- 2.1
Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.
Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
What products actually use it for
What the 61 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Chelating agent22
- Processing aids not otherwise specified9
- Absorbent6
- Filler5
- Anti-caking agent4
- Deodorizer3
- Diluent2
- Chemical reaction regulator2
7 other uses
- Dehydrating agent (desiccant)2
- Adsorbent1
- Intermediate1
- Binder1
- Catalyst1
- Defoamer1
- Fragrance1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Irritation and sensitisation studies
2 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.
The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.
See all 3 studies
- Not classified
Skin Irritation · Screening - Classification not possible
Skin Sensitization · Screening - Category 2
Eye Irritation · Screening
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Related literature
- CONVERSION OF PROPYLENE AND ISOBUTYLENE ON A HIGH SILICA ZEOLITE CATALYST · 2023
- Effect of adsorption condition on Vitamin C capture in FAU zeolite · 2026
- The effect of Osmocote, zeolite, and biofertilizers on early growth of Mentha × piperita ‘Cinderella’ seedlings · 2026
- Exploring the Adsorption Properties of Zeolite in a New Skin Care Formulation · 2022
- Study on the Application of Zinc-zeolite in Cosmetic Toothpaste · 2019
Linked databases 15
- Australian Industrial Chemicals Inventory (AICIS)
- ChEBI
- China inventory of existing ingredients (IECIC)
- EU CosIng ingredient list 2
- IARC carcinogen classification
- JCIA labelling names (Japan)
- Korea Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary
- Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)
- KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
- MFDS (Korea) cosmetic ingredient register 2
- Tlooto literature search 2 3 4 5
- US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) 2 3
- US EPA CompTox dashboard
- US EPA DSSTox chemical database
- Wikidata