attapulgite
silanediolate, 1-oxo-, aluminum magnesium salt (6:2:3)
Identification
| Name | attapulgite |
| IUPAC | aluminum; magnesium; silicon; hydroxide; tetradecahydrate |
| CAS Number | 12174-11-7 |
| FDA UNII | U6V729APAM |
| Molecular Formula | Al.Fe.4H2-O.H-O.Mg.O5-Si2 |
Regulatory
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 12174-11-7 ; CLAY, ATTAPULGITE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 582 -- SUBSTANCES GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Flash Point | 32.00 °F. TCC ( 0.00 °C. ) (est) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | abrasives |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | bulking, opacifying agents |
| Recommendation for attapulgite usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for attapulgite flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
aluminium magnesium oxosilanediolate (2:3:6)
magnesium aluminum silicate
palygorskite
palygorskite ((Mg(Al0.5-1Fe0-0.5))Si4(OH)O10.4H2O)
silanediolate, 1-oxo-, aluminum magnesium salt (6:2:3)
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