Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Aluminum Lactate

INCI: ALUMINUM LACTATE

CAS Number
18917-91-4
Function
Astringent, buffering agent, antimicrobial
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA-recognized topical astringent; also used in OTC drugs

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

5 study endpoints found for Aluminum Lactate. 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 27 mg/kg bw/day oral dog oral REACH
NOAEL 200 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 300 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOEL 52 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 500 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH

Expert Verdict

Skin irritation Category 2 (GHS); eye irritation Category 2A; respiratory irritation Category 3. Higher concentrations may cause erythema.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aluminum Lactate safe in cosmetics?

Skin irritation Category 2 (GHS); eye irritation Category 2A; respiratory irritation Category 3. Higher concentrations may cause erythema. The EU classifies Aluminum Lactate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE. 5 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Aluminum Lactate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Aluminum Lactate do in cosmetics?

Aluminum Lactate functions as: Astringent, buffering agent, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 18917-91-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Aluminum Lactate?

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 Lactate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Aluminum Lactate is 27 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in dog. A total of 5 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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