Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Magnesium/Aluminum/Hydroxide/Carbonate

INCI: MAGNESIUM/ALUMINUM/HYDROXIDE/CARBONATE

CAS Number
11097-59-9 (hydrotalcite)
Function
Viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific restrictions on cosmetic use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains aluminum - ongoing scientific debate about dermal aluminum absorption and potential systemic exposure; SCCS and BfR have issued opinions recommending awareness of total aluminum exposure from cosmetics. Also known as hydrotalcite; layered double hydroxide (LDH) structure; excellent acid-neutralizing capacity; synthesized by combining Mg and Al salts with carbonate under controlled conditions

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Magnesium/Aluminum/Hydroxide/Carbonate safe in cosmetics?

Contains aluminum - ongoing scientific debate about dermal aluminum absorption and potential systemic exposure; SCCS and BfR have issued opinions recommending awareness of total aluminum exposure from cosmetics. Also known as hydrotalcite; layered double hydroxide (LDH) structure; excellent acid-neutralizing capacity; synthesized by combining Mg and Al salts with carbonate under controlled conditions The EU classifies Magnesium/Aluminum/Hydroxide/Carbonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Magnesium/Aluminum/Hydroxide/Carbonate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Magnesium/Aluminum/Hydroxide/Carbonate do in cosmetics?

Magnesium/Aluminum/Hydroxide/Carbonate functions as: Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 11097-59-9 (hydrotalcite).

What is the Margin of Safety for Magnesium/Aluminum/Hydroxide/Carbonate?

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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