Prohibited Substance
Erionite
Safety score · 0–100
Not Rated
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A fibrous zeolite mineral — a confirmed human carcinogen comparable to (or worse than) asbestos. Absolutely not a cosmetic ingredient. EU Annex II prohibited.
Erionite (CAS 12510-42-8) is a naturally occurring fibrous zeolite mineral. It is classified by IARC as Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans), with very strong evidence linking environmental exposure to malignant mesothelioma — at rates in some exposed populations exceeding those seen with asbestos. EU CLP treats it as a Category 1A carcinogen. It is prohibited for cosmetic use under EU Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 Annex II. The inclusion in INCI/CosIng-adjacent databases reflects its prohibited status, not any cosmetic application. There is no safe cosmetic use. Evidence is unambiguous and well-established.
Skin benefits
- No cosmetic benefits — not a cosmetic ingredient
Known concerns
- IARC Group 1 confirmed human carcinogen
- Fibrous zeolite mineral — causes mesothelioma
- More potent than asbestos in some animal studies
- Prohibited in cosmetic products under EU Annex II
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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