STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE
Safety grade: A
This is a clay-based thickener made by combining a natural clay mineral with a conditioning agent. It helps create a smooth, gel-like texture in cosmetic products.
It thickens cosmetic formulas and helps create gel textures while maintaining the product's smooth consistency and spreadability.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Viscosity Controlling ingredients
- GLYCERIN — Grade B
- SODIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- DISODIUM EDTA — Grade C