Aluminum Tristearate

Aluminum Tristearate

AKA “Aluminum stearate, 637-12-7, Aluminum octadecanoate, aluminium tristearate, Aluminum(III) stearate, Alugel 34TN, Metasap XX, Rofob 3, Tribasic aluminum stearate”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Aluminum tristearate

AKA: Aluminum stearate, 637-12-7, Aluminum octadecanoate, Aluminium tristearate, Aluminum(III) stearate, Alugel 34TN, Metasap XX, Rofob 3, Tribasic aluminum stearate

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Clean

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, which may be based on a QRA...Aluminum Tristearate...

Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol, petroleum ether.

Formula

C54H105AlO6

Mol. Weight

877.40

CAS #

637-12-7

Form

Wax

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Functions

Anticaking

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Opacifying

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Viscosity Controlling

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Synthetic aluminum salt developed as a cosmetic thickener and anti-caking agent. Created in the 20th century to improve the texture and performance of powder-based products.