Cosmetic Ingredient

Aluminum Lactate

INCI: ALUMINUM LACTATE
CAS 18917-91-4 EC 242-670-9
Aluminium trilactate
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Aluminium trilactate

Purpose

Function

Astringent, buffering agent, antimicrobial
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Restricted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
NOAEL26 mg/kg
ConcernModerate
Verdict

Skin irritation Category 2 (GHS); eye irritation Category 2A; respiratory irritation Category 3. Higher concentrations may cause erythema.

US Note

FDA-recognized topical astringent; also used in OTC drugs

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
18917-91-4
EC Number
242-670-9
INCI
ALUMINUM LACTATE
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026