Tourmaline
A cosmetic ingredient used as viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Complex aluminum and boron cyclosilicate, containing iron, magnesium, manganese, calcium, sodium, potassium, lithium and fluorine
What does it do?
Tourmaline is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Tourmaline is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tourmaline?
Tourmaline is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Complex aluminum and boron cyclosilicate, containing iron, magnesium, manganese, calcium, sodium, potassium, lithium and fluorine
Is Tourmaline allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tourmaline is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tourmaline do in cosmetic products?
Tourmaline is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Tourmaline?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tourmaline is 1317-93-7.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010