Quaternium 90 Montmorillonite
AKA “QUATERNIUM-90 MONTMORILLONITE, RefChem:202804, QUATERNIUM-90 MONTMORILLONITE [INCI], QUATERNIUM-90 MONTMORILLONITE COMPONENT OF GARAMITE-7308 XR”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Quaternium 90 montmorillonite
AKA: QUATERNIUM-90 MONTMORILLONITE, RefChem:202804, QUATERNIUM-90 MONTMORILLONITE [INCI], QUATERNIUM-90 MONTMORILLONITE COMPONENT OF GARAMITE-7308 XR
Synthetic · Emulsifier · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Clay
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle clay-based ingredient that helps create a smooth, creamy texture while keeping formulas stable and easy to apply.
Formula
C33H73Al2Mg2NO23Si8
Mol. Weight
1179.20
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Functions
Emulsifier
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Thickener
Controls Viscosity
Mixes oil and water
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
This does not appear to be a valid cosmetic ingredient INCI name and cannot be identified in cosmetic ingredient databases or traditional use literature.
Skin Types
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Suitable
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR