Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Inhalation risk for mined/natural-source variants is the primary concern (insufficient data per CIR). Synthetic grades considered safe when non-irritating. Molecular formula Al₂H₂Mg₂O₁₂Si₃; a synthetic silicate clay mineral; multifunctional excipient also used in pharmaceuticals as a tablet disintegrant; high absorption capacity
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Aluminometasilicate safe in cosmetics?
Inhalation risk for mined/natural-source variants is the primary concern (insufficient data per CIR). Synthetic grades considered safe when non-irritating. Molecular formula Al₂H₂Mg₂O₁₂Si₃; a synthetic silicate clay mineral; multifunctional excipient also used in pharmaceuticals as a tablet disintegrant; high absorption capacity The EU classifies Magnesium Aluminometasilicate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Magnesium Aluminometasilicate allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Aluminometasilicate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Aluminometasilicate do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Aluminometasilicate functions as: Absorbent, anticaking, bulking, opacifying, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 71205-22-6 (commonly referenced; PubChem CID 56841623).
What is the Margin of Safety for Magnesium Aluminometasilicate?
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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