Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Mixture of aluminum salts of myristic and palmitic acids with similar penetration enhancement properties; mixture ratio may vary by supplier—confirm specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aluminum Myristates/Palmitates safe in cosmetics?
Mixture of aluminum salts of myristic and palmitic acids with similar penetration enhancement properties; mixture ratio may vary by supplier—confirm specifications. The EU classifies Aluminum Myristates/Palmitates as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Aluminum Myristates/Palmitates allowed in the EU?
Aluminum Myristates/Palmitates EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Aluminum Myristates/Palmitates do in cosmetics?
Aluminum Myristates/Palmitates functions as: Anticaking, emulsion stabilizing, viscosity controlling, opacifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS (mixture of aluminum salts of myristic and palmitic acids).
What is the Margin of Safety for Aluminum Myristates/Palmitates?
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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