Sodium/aluminum Hydroxide/oxalate/sulfate

What is it?

Sodium/Aluminum Hydroxide/Oxalate/Sulfate is the reaction product of aluminum sulfate, sodium hydroxide, and disodium oxalate

What does it do?

Sodium/aluminum Hydroxide/oxalate/sulfate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

• Abrasive

  removes material from the skin or other surface, used in scrubs and toothpaste

• Absorbent

  takes up water-based or oil-based substances

• Bulking

  adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties

• Deodorant

  reduces or masks unpleasant body odour

• Humectant

  draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

• Opacifying

  makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent

EU regulatory status

Sodium/aluminum Hydroxide/oxalate/sulfate 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.

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