Is Aluminum Myristates/Palmitates safe in cosmetics?
Aluminum Myristates/Palmitates has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Aluminum Myristates/Palmitates
INCI: ALUMINUM MYRISTATES/PALMITATES
Aluminum Myristates/Palmitates (CAS No single CAS (mixture of aluminum salts of myristic and palmitic acids)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anticaking, emulsion stabilizing, viscosity controlling, opacifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
No single CAS (mixture of aluminum salts of myristic and palmitic acids)
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Function
Anticaking, emulsion stabilizing, viscosity controlling, opacifying
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: Both myristic acid salts and palmitic acid salts reviewed as safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Aluminum Myristates/Palmitates.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Aluminum Myristates/Palmitates.
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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