Aluminum Lanolate

AKA: Aluminum Salt of Lanolin

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)

Synthetic

Emulsifier

Barrier Lipid

Not Clean

Fatty acids, lanolin, aluminum salts

CAS #

85005-39-6

Form

Wax

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

Traditional Use

Synthetic aluminum salt derived from lanolin, developed in the 20th century as a thickening and emulsifying agent. Combines the moisturizing properties of lanolin with improved stability.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR