Definition
Fatty acids, lanolin, magnesium salts
Cosmetic roles
Mixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGStops powders from cakingANTICAKINGAdjusts thicknessVISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Safety & regulatory references
Reviewed by CIR: Final Report: Safety Assessment of Fatty Acids and Fatty Acid Salts as Used in Cosmetics
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
MAGNESIUM LANOLATEINCI마그네슘라놀레이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Fatty acids, lanolin, magnesium saltsSynonym
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 85005-40-9
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 284-973-9
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID701041898
What products actually use it for
What the 4 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Anti-caking agent1
- Surfactant (surface active agent)1
- Viscosity modifier1
- Emulsifier1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard