Is Magnesium Lanolate safe in cosmetics?
Magnesium Lanolate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Magnesium Lanolate
INCI: MAGNESIUM LANOLATE
Magnesium Lanolate (CAS 85005-40-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anticaking agent, surfactant (cleansing and emulsifying), viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Anticaking agent, surfactant (cleansing and emulsifying), viscosity controlling agent, skin-conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed under general cosmetic provisions; CIR has reviewed it as part of the Fatty Acids group
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Magnesium Lanolate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-caking agent
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Magnesium Lanolate.
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Viscosity modifier
Anti-caking agent
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Lanolate allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Lanolate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Lanolate do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Lanolate functions as: Anticaking agent, surfactant (cleansing and emulsifying), viscosity controlling agent, skin-conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85005-40-9.
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