Attapulgite
AKA “12174-11-7, AlFeH3MgO7Si2-3, ZYWNCCPSJWJYPR-UHFFFAOYSA-M, FA64950, Palygorskite ([Mg(Al0.5-1Fe0-0.5)]Si4(OH)O10.4H2O)”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Attapulgite
AKA: 12174-11-7, AlFeH3MgO7Si2-3, ZYWNCCPSJWJYPR-UHFFFAOYSA-M, FA64950, Palygorskite ([Mg(Al0.5-1Fe0-0.5)]Si4(OH)O10.4H2O)
Ingredient · Abrasive · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Clay
Not Clean
See also: Attapulgite (annotation moved to); Palygorskite ([Mg(Al0.5-1Fe0-0.5)]Si4(OH)O10.4H2O) (annotation moved to).
Formula
AlFeH3MgO7Si2-3
Mol. Weight
278.32
CAS #
12174-11-7, 1337-76-4
Form
Powder
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Functions
Abrasive
Absorbent
Bulking
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Physical Exfoliant
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Body & Volume
Adds Opacity
Antioxidant Protection
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
An absorbent clay mineral used since ancient times in traditional medicine and skincare for oil absorption and skin purification. Named after Attapulgus, Florida, where major deposits were identified for industrial use.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR