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ALUMINUM DIBENZOATE/STEARATE HYDROXIDE

CAS 94166-87-7
74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

An aluminum salt of benzoic and stearic acids used as a viscosity controller in cosmetics. Aluminum benzoate component raises modest accumulation concerns similar to other aluminum compounds in cosmetics.

Function

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Viscosity control
  • Anti-caking
  • Opacifying effect

Known concerns

  • Aluminum systemic exposure under SCCS review
  • Limited substance-specific data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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