Cosmetic Ingredient

Aluminum Dimyristate

CAS 56639-51-1 EC 260-305-1
Hydroxybis(myristato-O)aluminium
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Hydroxybis(myristato-O)aluminium

Purpose

Function

ANTICAKING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
EU Max Concentration6.25%
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernModerate
Verdict

Permitted antiperspirant active with adequate safety margin; caution recommended for kidney-impaired individuals per FDA labeling.

US Note

Permitted as an OTC antiperspirant active under 21 CFR 350.10

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
56639-51-1
EC Number
260-305-1
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Updated
Apr 23, 2026