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Aluminum Stearate

Used in cosmetic products as anticaking, colorant, emulsion stabilising and viscosity controlling. Aluminum Stearate is the aluminum salt of stearic acid.

Allowed colorant

EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex IV/150.

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Aluminum monostearate chemical structure, C18H37AlO4, CAS 7047-84-9
Aluminum monostearate
CAS 7047-84-9C18H37AlO4
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Aluminum monostearate

IUPAC name: aluminum, octadecanoate, dihydroxide

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Frequently asked questions

What is Aluminum Stearate used for in cosmetics?

Aluminum Stearate is used in cosmetic products as anticaking, colorant, emulsion stabilising and viscosity controlling. Aluminum Stearate is the aluminum salt of stearic acid.

Is Aluminum Stearate restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

Aluminum Stearate is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex IV/150 (allowed colorant). Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.

What is the CAS number of Aluminum Stearate?

Aluminum Stearate is listed with CAS number 7047-84-9 and EC number 230-325-5.

Where can I buy Aluminum Stearate?

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