Is Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide safe in cosmetics?
Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide
INCI: ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE OXIDE
Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide (CAS 1318-23-6 (Boehmite, γ-AlOOH)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive, absorbent, opacifying agent, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Abrasive, absorbent, opacifying agent, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Covered under the CIR safety assessment framework for alumina/aluminum hydroxide. CIR concluded alumina and aluminum hydroxide are safe in the present practices of use and concentration.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide allowed in the EU?
Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide do in cosmetics?
Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide functions as: Abrasive, absorbent, opacifying agent, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1318-23-6 (Boehmite, γ-AlOOH).
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