Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Magnesium Lanolate

INCI: MAGNESIUM LANOLATE

CAS Number
85005-40-9
Function
Anticaking agent, surfactant (cleansing and emulsifying), viscosity controlling agent, skin-conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed under general cosmetic provisions; CIR has reviewed it as part of the Fatty Acids group

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Derived from lanolin, so lanolin-sensitive individuals may exhibit contact dermatitis; no systemic toxicity concerns at typical use levels. Magnesium salt of lanolin fatty acids (animal origin or synthetic); functions both as a powder binder and as an emulsifier bridging oil/water phases

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Magnesium Lanolate safe in cosmetics?

Derived from lanolin, so lanolin-sensitive individuals may exhibit contact dermatitis; no systemic toxicity concerns at typical use levels. Magnesium salt of lanolin fatty acids (animal origin or synthetic); functions both as a powder binder and as an emulsifier bridging oil/water phases The EU classifies Magnesium Lanolate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Magnesium Lanolate allowed in the EU?

Magnesium Lanolate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Magnesium Lanolate do in cosmetics?

Magnesium Lanolate functions as: Anticaking agent, surfactant (cleansing and emulsifying), viscosity controlling agent, skin-conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85005-40-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Magnesium Lanolate?

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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