Ingredient record

Quaternium-18 Hectorite

Status

Not listed in the restriction annexes

In brief

Quaternium-18 hectorite is a clay mineral (hectorite) treated with a quaternary ammonium compound to make it disperse in oils and other cosmetic ingredients. It is used to thicken formulations and help control how products flow and spread, such as in creams, lotions and lipsticks.

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