ALUMINUM CAPRYLATE — Moumoujus

ALUMINUM CAPRYLATE.

Valuable CAS 6028-57-5 / ANTICAKING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Aluminum Caprylate is a fatty acid aluminum salt used to enhance product texture and stability. It primarily functions as a viscosity controller, opacifying agent, and emulsion stabilizer in skincare formulations.

viscosity controlling emulsion stabilising opacifying

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient forms a thickening structure within the oil phase of a formulation, effectively suspending particles and preventing phase separation. Its mechanism is characteristic of aluminum soaps of fatty acids.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence

Effective range N/A

Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility

Oil

Optimal pH 5 – 9.5

0 7 14

Stability

Highly stable in non-aqueous (oil-based) systems where it serves as a thickening agent. In water-based systems, stability is pH-dependent, with potential precipitation at extreme pH values.

Conflicts

Strong oxidizing agents
Chelating agents
Anionic surfactants (at specific concentrations)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status

Not reviewed

Sensitization risk Low

While Aluminum Caprylate itself lacks specific CIR review, related aluminum salts like Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate are deemed safe up to 30%. The SCCS considers aluminum compounds safe in non-spray products within specified limits.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal

Yes Dry

Yes Oily

Yes Sensitive

Irritancy Low

Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

An essential functional ingredient, Aluminum Caprylate enhances formulation stability and texture by increasing viscosity and stabilizing emulsions.

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