Alumina
INCI: ALUMINA
CAS 1344-28-1 EC 215-691-6
Aluminium oxide
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Aluminium oxide
Purpose
Function
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
NOAEL141 mg/kg
ConcernModerate
Verdict
Inhalation concern in powdered and sprayable forms; aggregated aluminum exposure from cosmetics and diet may exceed safe limits at highest exposure ranges.
US Note
CIR concluded safe in the present practices of use and concentration (2016). FDA-approved as indirect food additive and used in medical device implants.
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