Stearalkonium Hectorite

Updated June 7, 2026

Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl-, chloride, reaction products with hectorite / Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl, chlorides, compds. with hectorite

Purpose

A powder derived from hectorite clay which is used in amounts up to 50% as a safe suspending agent in cosmetics.

Rating

GOOD

Category

Suspending/Dispersing Agent

INCI Purpose

GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Alternative Names

At a Glance

Article

Stearalkonium hectorite is a powder derived from hectorite clay which is used in amounts up to 50% as a safe suspending agent in cosmetics.

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