Sodium Aluminate
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticorrosive, buffering in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Aluminium sodium dioxide
What does it do?
Sodium Aluminate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticorrosive
protects formulations and packaging from corrosion, especially metal components
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
EU regulatory status
Sodium Aluminate 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 Sodium Aluminate?
Sodium Aluminate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Aluminium sodium dioxide
Is Sodium Aluminate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Aluminate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Aluminate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Aluminate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticorrosive, buffering.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Aluminate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Aluminate is 1302-42-7.
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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