Magnesium Lanolate
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Fatty acids, lanolin, magnesium salts
What does it do?
Magnesium Lanolate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Magnesium Lanolate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Magnesium Lanolate?
Magnesium Lanolate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fatty acids, lanolin, magnesium salts
Is Magnesium Lanolate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Magnesium Lanolate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Magnesium Lanolate do in cosmetic products?
Magnesium Lanolate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Magnesium Lanolate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Magnesium Lanolate is 85005-40-9.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010