Is Magnesium Aluminometasilicate safe in cosmetics?
Magnesium Aluminometasilicate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Magnesium Aluminometasilicate
INCI: MAGNESIUM ALUMINOMETASILICATE
Magnesium Aluminometasilicate (CAS 71205-22-6 (commonly referenced; PubChem CID 56841623)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent, anticaking, bulking, opacifying, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
71205-22-6 (commonly referenced; PubChem CID 56841623)
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Function
Absorbent, anticaking, bulking, opacifying, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - the CIR Expert Panel concluded it is safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating, with the exception that data are insufficient for safety determination of naturally-sourced (mined) versions in products that may be incidentally inhaled
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Magnesium Aluminometasilicate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Magnesium Aluminometasilicate.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Aluminometasilicate allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Aluminometasilicate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Aluminometasilicate do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Aluminometasilicate functions as: Absorbent, anticaking, bulking, opacifying, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 71205-22-6 (commonly referenced; PubChem CID 56841623).
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