Rheology Modifier

Aluminum Tristearate

INCI: ALUMINUM TRISTEARATE
CAS 637-12-7 EC 211-279-5
Aluminium tristearate
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Aluminium tristearate

Purpose

Function

Viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizing, opacifying, anticaking agent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
ConcernLow
Flags
fda_food_additive
Verdict

Animal origin possible — BSE/TSE compliance needed if animal-derived. Verify source documentation for COSMOS/ECOCERT if organic certification required.

US Note

CIR-reviewed — assessed as safe in present practices of use and concentration. FDA permits in cosmetics.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
637-12-7
EC Number
211-279-5
INCI
ALUMINUM TRISTEARATE
Category
Rheology Modifier
Updated
Apr 2, 2026