Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low irritation potential; essentially a metallic soap; as a lauric acid salt, generally mild; limited standalone safety data but covered under CIR's fatty acid salt assessments. Magnesium salt of lauric acid (C12); synthetic or plant-derived; insoluble in water; provides lubricity and acts as a flow agent in powder compacts
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Is Magnesium Laurate safe in cosmetics?
Low irritation potential; essentially a metallic soap; as a lauric acid salt, generally mild; limited standalone safety data but covered under CIR's fatty acid salt assessments. Magnesium salt of lauric acid (C12); synthetic or plant-derived; insoluble in water; provides lubricity and acts as a flow agent in powder compacts The EU classifies Magnesium Laurate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Magnesium Laurate allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Laurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Laurate do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Laurate functions as: Binding agent (ensures cohesion of powdered products). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4040-45-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Magnesium Laurate?
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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