Aluminum Isostearates/Laurates/Palmitates

AKA “Aluminum Fatty Acid Salts”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Aluminum isostearates/laurates/palmitates

AKA: Aluminum Fatty Acid Salts

Synthetic · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

Isostearic acid, lauric acid, palmitic acid, mixture, aluminum salt Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Anticaking, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Form

Wax

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Functions

Anticaking

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Opacifying

Viscosity Controlling

Prevents Clumping

Stabilizes Emulsion

Adds Opacity

Controls Viscosity

Keeps product blended

Creates creamy opacity

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

Modern synthetic emulsifier blend developed as a replacement for traditional plant-based waxes and oils. Used since the mid-20th century to stabilize and thicken cosmetic formulations.