Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
- industrial
Aluminum, benzoate C16-18-FATTY acids complexes
CAS 94166-87-7
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Aluminum, benzoate C16-18-FATTY acids complexes in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Aluminum dibenzoate/stearate hydroxide”.
Also known as Aluminum dibenzoate/stearate hydroxide
Used in cosmetics as a thickener.
- Viscosity controlling
- Thickener
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Aluminum, benzoate C16-18-FATTY acids complexes appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActiveBenzoic acid and octadecanoic acid, aluminium salts (2:1)
- Benzoic acid and octadecanoic acid, aluminium salts (2:1)Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Viscosity modifier.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Viscosity modifier.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Aluminum, benzoate C16-18-FATTY acids complexes. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Aluminum, benzoate C16-18-FATTY acids complexes yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Aluminum, benzoate C16-18-FATTY acids complexes in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
1
Typical roles
Viscosity controllingThickener