Is Calamine used in cosmetics?
Yes, Calamine is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Calamine. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Cosmetic Ingredient
Calamine
Also known as: Calamine (pharmaceutical preparation), CALAMIN, Calamine lotion
CAS 8011-96-9
Calamine (CAS 8011-96-9) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
6 fields
Name
Calamine
CAS Number
8011-96-9
DTXSID
DTXSID80230080
Synonyms
Calamine (pharmaceutical preparation)CALAMINCalamine lotion
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
9 records
AbsorbentHumectantOpacifer
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the safety data for Calamine come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is Calamine used outside industrial chemicals?
Calamine also appears in cosmetics databases.