Mineral

Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide

CAS 11139-78-9
Polyoxygenated Aluminum Hydroxide
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Polyoxygenated Aluminum Hydroxide

Purpose

Function

ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
EU Max ConcentrationCategory-specific elemental aluminum limits per SCCS/1662/23
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
NOAEL200 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict

Extensively evaluated by SCCS (latest opinion SCCS/1662/23 March 2024). Practically insoluble with negligible dermal penetration. Safe in non-sprayable products.

US Note

CIR concluded safe (2014). GRAS as direct food additive. OTC skin protectant at 0.15-5%. Approved substrate for aluminum lake colorants.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
11139-78-9
Category
Mineral
Updated
Apr 23, 2026