Cosmetic ingredient

ALUMINUM STEARATE

ALUMINUM STEARATE is an aluminum salt of stearic acid. The combination of these two parts forms a distinct substance rather than isolated stearic acid, which is why the ingredient appears as a specific material in cosmetic compositions.

Molecular structure of ALUMINUM STEARATE
2D molecular structure
CAS number
7047-84-9
EC number
230-325-5
Molecular formula
C18H37AlO4
Molecular weight
344.5
Chemical name
Dihydroxyaluminium stearate
InChIKey
UGMCXQCYOVCMTB-UHFFFAOYSA-K

ALUMINUM STEARATE: what it is

ALUMINUM STEARATE is an aluminum salt of stearic acid. The combination of these two parts forms a distinct substance rather than isolated stearic acid, which is why the ingredient appears as a specific material in cosmetic compositions.

ALUMINUM STEARATE: what it does in cosmetics

In a cosmetic formula, ALUMINUM STEARATE may be used as an anticaking agent to help prevent the material from forming lumps. It is also classified as a colorant, emulsion stabiliser, and viscosity controlling ingredient; these functions describe its technical use in the composition.

ALUMINUM STEARATE: conditions and care

The use of ALUMINUM STEARATE is linked to the regulatory restriction identified by code IV/150. This code forms part of the conditions that apply to this ingredient.

Use limits

Restrictions and conditions of use

Cosmetic restriction
IV/150
Catalogue presence

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