Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Aluminum Acetate

INCI: ALUMINUM ACETATE

CAS Number
142-03-0
Function
Astringent, Buffering
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA-recognized as OTC drug active ingredient (astringent/skin protectant). Cosmetic use permitted; no specific CIR monograph for this salt individually

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for Aluminum Acetate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 30 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 180 mg/kg bw/day oral - oral REACH

Expert Verdict

Classified as skin irritant Category 2 and eye irritant Category 2; contributes to systemic aluminum burden

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aluminum Acetate safe in cosmetics?

Classified as skin irritant Category 2 and eye irritant Category 2; contributes to systemic aluminum burden The EU classifies Aluminum Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Aluminum Acetate allowed in the EU?

Aluminum Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Aluminum Acetate do in cosmetics?

Aluminum Acetate functions as: Astringent, Buffering. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 142-03-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Aluminum Acetate?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

What is the NOAEL for Aluminum Acetate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Aluminum Acetate is 30 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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