Is Aluminum Triformate safe in cosmetics?
Aluminum Triformate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Aluminum Triformate
Also known as: Formic acid, aluminum salt, Formic acid, aluminum salt (3:1), Aluminum formate, Aluminum formate (Al(HCOO)3), Polyaluminum formate (+2 more)
INCI: ALUMINUM TRIFORMATE
Aluminum Triformate (CAS 7360-53-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Buffering (pH regulation/stabilization). Reported NOAEL =316 mg/kg bw/day in Rat (ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Aluminum Triformate is classified GHS Danger (H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Buffering (pH regulation/stabilization)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in cosmetics; no specific FDA restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Aluminum Triformate.
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Toxicological Studies
2 study endpoints found for Aluminum Triformate. 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 | =316 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | acute | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| NOAEL | =1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | reproduction developmental | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
pH regulating agent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Aluminum Triformate.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Aluminum Triformate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
2
Lowest NOAEL
316 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
Known Synonyms
Formic acid, aluminum salt
Formic acid, aluminum salt (3:1)
Aluminum formate
Aluminum formate (Al(HCOO)3)
Polyaluminum formate
EINECS 230-898-1
UNII-0D34IG724V
Chemical Function
pH regulating agent
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL3183839
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aluminum Triformate allowed in the EU?
Aluminum Triformate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Aluminum Triformate do in cosmetics?
Aluminum Triformate functions as: Buffering (pH regulation/stabilization). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7360-53-4.
What is the NOAEL for Aluminum Triformate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Aluminum Triformate is =316 mg/kg bw/day based on a acute study via oral route in Rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.
Is Aluminum Triformate used outside cosmetics?
Aluminum Triformate also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Aluminum Triformate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Aluminum Triformate is classified GHS Danger (H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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