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ALUMINUM DIMYRISTATE.

Valuable CAS 56639-51-1 / ANTICAKING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Aluminum Dimyristate is a fatty acid salt utilized in skincare and cosmetics as a versatile texture enhancer. It primarily functions as an anti-caking agent and emulsion stabilizer, improving product consistency and application.

Summary

anticaking emulsion stabilising opacifying viscosity controlling

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient works by reducing particle surface tension, effectively preventing aggregation and clumping. It provides a hydrophobic coating to pigments, enhancing their slip and adhesion, while also contributing to formulation viscosity and opacification.

Research

Clinical Evidence

High confidence
Effective range 0.2–5%
Optimal

0.2%

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH 4 – 9
0 7 14

Stability

Highly stable in anhydrous systems and water-in-oil emulsions, its hydrophobic nature aids in pigment stabilization and prevents clumping in powder formulations.

Conflicts

  • Strong oxidizing agents
  • Strongly acidic environments

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Max tested
5%
Sensitization risk Low

Reviewed by the CIR Expert Panel and SCCS, it is considered safe in topical applications due to very low dermal absorption, estimated at approximately 0.01%.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Aluminum Dimyristate is a valuable excipient that enhances product texture and stability, offering broad skin compatibility with a low risk of irritation or comedogenicity.

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