Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Sodium/Aluminum Hydroxide/Oxalate/Sulfate

INCI: SODIUM/ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE/OXALATE/SULFATE

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (complex mineral salt)
Function
Abrasive, absorbent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use. Aluminum-based antiperspirant actives are regulated as OTC drugs

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains oxalate — potential irritant at higher concentrations. Aluminum content may trigger consumer concern and regulatory scrutiny in some markets. SCCS has published opinions on aluminum exposure from cosmetics

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium/Aluminum Hydroxide/Oxalate/Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

Contains oxalate — potential irritant at higher concentrations. Aluminum content may trigger consumer concern and regulatory scrutiny in some markets. SCCS has published opinions on aluminum exposure from cosmetics The EU classifies Sodium/Aluminum Hydroxide/Oxalate/Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sodium/Aluminum Hydroxide/Oxalate/Sulfate allowed in the EU?

Sodium/Aluminum Hydroxide/Oxalate/Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium/Aluminum Hydroxide/Oxalate/Sulfate do in cosmetics?

Sodium/Aluminum Hydroxide/Oxalate/Sulfate functions as: Abrasive, absorbent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (complex mineral salt).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium/Aluminum Hydroxide/Oxalate/Sulfate?

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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