Aluminum Lanolate

AKA: Aluminum Salt of Lanolin
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from lanolin (sheep's wool grease) and aluminum salts or aluminum hydroxide compounds. Synthesized through esterification or complexation of lanolin with aluminum compounds to create an insoluble salt.
Fatty acids, lanolin, aluminum salts
CAS #
85005-39-6
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
Functions
Anticaking
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Prevents Clumping
Stabilizes Emulsion
Controls Viscosity
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2019
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR