Aluminum Laccate

INCI: ALUMINUM LACCATE

CAS Number
1328-04-7 (aluminum lake of lac dye)
Function
Colorant (CI Natural Red 25 aluminum salt)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Lac-based colors require FDA batch certification under color additive regulations if used as a colorant

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Insect-derived colorant from shellac/lac; may conflict with vegan claims and requires FDA batch certification compliance.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

colorant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aluminum Laccate safe in cosmetics?

Insect-derived colorant from shellac/lac; may conflict with vegan claims and requires FDA batch certification compliance. The EU classifies Aluminum Laccate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Aluminum Laccate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Aluminum Laccate do in cosmetics?

Aluminum Laccate functions as: Colorant (CI Natural Red 25 aluminum salt). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1328-04-7 (aluminum lake of lac dye).

What is the Margin of Safety for Aluminum Laccate?

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.

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