Is Magnesium Aspartate safe in cosmetics?
Magnesium Aspartate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Magnesium Aspartate
INCI: MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE
Magnesium Aspartate (CAS 7018-07-7 (magnesium DL-aspartate); 2068-80-6 (magnesium L-aspartate dihydrate)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, hair conditioning - supplies magnesium ions to formulations. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
7018-07-7 (magnesium DL-aspartate); 2068-80-6 (magnesium L-aspartate dihydrate)
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Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning - supplies magnesium ions to formulations
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed. Not listed as a prohibited or restricted cosmetic ingredient under 21 CFR 700
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Magnesium Aspartate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
hair_care
{"hair_function": "strengthening", "hair_type_suitability": "all", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "all", "protein_sensitivity": "protein", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "strengthens", …
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Magnesium Aspartate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Aspartate allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Aspartate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Aspartate do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Aspartate functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning - supplies magnesium ions to formulations. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7018-07-7 (magnesium DL-aspartate); 2068-80-6 (magnesium L-aspartate dihydrate).
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