What is the NOAEL for Magnesium hexadecanoate?
Magnesium hexadecanoate has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is JJ0UR696JR UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
Cosmetic Ingredient
Magnesium hexadecanoate
Also known as: Magnesium palmitate, Palmitic acid, magnesium salt
CAS 2601-98-1
Magnesium hexadecanoate (CAS 2601-98-1) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 2 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
2
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
8 fields
Name
Magnesium hexadecanoate
CAS Number
2601-98-1
DTXSID
DTXSID80890562
Molecular Formula
4C16H32O2.Mg
InChI Key
AUMCRGFVDVKSBN-UHFFFAOYSA-J
Monoisotopic Mass
1048.945963
Synonyms
Magnesium palmitatePalmitic acid, magnesium salt
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
6 records
Viscosity modifierOpaciferAnti-caking agentEmulsifierLubricating agent
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
2 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 4 of 4 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
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| JJ0UR696JR | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| JJ0UR696JR | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| JJ0UR696JR | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| JJ0UR696JR | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 4 of 4 studies
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
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-
Category
Rheology Modifier
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.
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EFSA / FDA GRAS
1 records
1 food-safety record found.
View full food safety profile →Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Magnesium hexadecanoate?
Magnesium hexadecanoate appears on 2 regulatory/inventory lists including inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019). Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Magnesium hexadecanoate used in cosmetics?
Yes, Magnesium hexadecanoate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Magnesium Palmitate. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Magnesium hexadecanoate come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is Magnesium hexadecanoate used outside industrial chemicals?
Magnesium hexadecanoate also appears in cosmetics, food safety databases.