Is Aluminum Distearate safe in cosmetics?
Aluminum Distearate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Aluminum Distearate
Also known as: EINECS 206-101-8, Special M, UNII-7P1HP1B9UI
INCI: ALUMINUM DISTEARATE
Aluminum Distearate (CAS 300-92-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling, anticaking agent, emollient, opacifying agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Viscosity controlling, anticaking agent, emollient, opacifying agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
InChIKey
ZFBYSSBIQZUBBE-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR concluded safe as used (max reported concentration ~25%)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Aluminum Distearate.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
Ceased manufacture
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
mineral_clay
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PubChem Annotations
Safety and regulatory annotations from PubChem (NCBI) aggregated sources.
Safety (3)
Carcinogen Classification
Not listed by IARC. IARC classified aluminum production as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1), but did not implicate aluminum itself as a human carcinogen. (L135) A link between use of aluminum-containing antiperspirants and increased risk of breast cancer has been proposed (A235), but studies have not been able to establish a clear link (A15468).
Source: Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB)
Evidence for Carcinogenicity
A4; Not classifiable as a human carcinogen. /Aluminum metal and insoluble compounds/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Skin Eye Respiratory Irritation
Irritation of the eyes has been noted in patients who have been exposed /to aluminum alkyls/. /Aluminum alkyls/ | May cause minor irritation to lungs or eyes. /Aluminum (dust or powder)/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-adhesive/cohesive
Anti-caking agent
Anti-static agent
Catalyst
Emulsifier
Heat stabilizer
Lubricating agent
Opacifer
Stabilizing agent
Thickening agent
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Aluminum Distearate.
Known Synonyms
EINECS 206-101-8
Special M
UNII-7P1HP1B9UI
Chemical Function
Anti-caking agent
Viscosity modifier
Emulsifier
Opacifer
Stabilizing agent
Regulatory Lists
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aluminum Distearate allowed in the EU?
Aluminum Distearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Aluminum Distearate do in cosmetics?
Aluminum Distearate functions as: Viscosity controlling, anticaking agent, emollient, opacifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 300-92-5.
Is Aluminum Distearate used outside cosmetics?
Aluminum Distearate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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