Magnesium Palmitate

AKA: 2601-98-1, Magnesium dipalmitate, Hexadecanoic acid, Magnesium salt (2:1), Magnesium salt, Palmitic acid
Synthetic
Clean
OriginDerived from palmitic acid and magnesium salts, both synthetic or mineral-sourced compounds. Synthesized through esterification of palmitic acid with magnesium oxide or magnesium hydroxide.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use andconcentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, which may be basedon a QRA...Magnesium Palmitate...
Formula
C32H62MgO4
Mol. Weight
535.10
CAS #
2601-98-1
Form
Powder
State
Dry Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Anticaking
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Fights Acne
Antioxidant
Prevents clumping
Creates creamy opacity
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
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: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR