Quaternium-90 Bentonite
AKA “Tixogel vp-v, 97K5YEF88C, Quaternium-90 bentonite [INCI], 226226-22-8, RefChem:178053, 436-030-1, 607-118-7, UNII-97K5YEF88C, WWEJJHKVJXCQFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Quaternium-90 bentonite
AKA: Tixogel vp-v, 97K5YEF88C, Quaternium-90 bentonite [INCI], 226226-22-8, RefChem:178053, 436-030-1, 607-118-7, UNII-97K5YEF88C, WWEJJHKVJXCQFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Clay
Clean
Quaternium-90 Bentonite is a reaction product of Bentonite (q.v.) and Quaternium-90 (q.v.)
Formula
C33H73Al2NO12Si4
Mol. Weight
842.20
CAS #
226226-22-8
Form
Powder
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Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
A synthetic quaternary ammonium compound bonded to bentonite clay, developed in the late 20th century for use as a thickening and conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR