Is Calamine safe in cosmetics?
Calamine has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Calamine
Also known as: Calamine (pharmaceutical preparation), CALAMIN, Calamine lotion
INCI: CALAMINE
Calamine (CAS 8011-96-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent, Opacifying, Skin Protecting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Absorbent, Opacifying, Skin Protecting
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Adequate — Well-established safety profile as topical mineral
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Calamine.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Absorbent
Humectant
Opacifer
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Calamine — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Known Synonyms
Calamine (pharmaceutical preparation)
CALAMIN
Calamine lotion
Chemical Function
Absorbent
Humectant
Opacifer
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calamine allowed in the EU?
Calamine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calamine do in cosmetics?
Calamine functions as: Absorbent, Opacifying, Skin Protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8011-96-9.
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