Is Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate safe in cosmetics?
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
INCI: ALUMINUM/MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE STEARATE
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate (CAS 11097-59-9 (commonly cited for aluminum magnesium hydroxide stearate / hydrotalcite-type compounds)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsion stabilising, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
11097-59-9 (commonly cited for aluminum magnesium hydroxide stearate / hydrotalcite-type compounds)
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Function
Emulsion stabilising, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR reviewed aluminum stearate compounds and found them safe as used in cosmetics. FDA does not restrict.
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate allowed in the EU?
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate do in cosmetics?
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate functions as: Emulsion stabilising, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 11097-59-9 (commonly cited for aluminum magnesium hydroxide stearate / hydrotalcite-type compounds).
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Chemical family
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