Calcite

INCI: CALCITE

CAS Number
13397-26-7
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate โ€” Supported by CIR carbonate salts review

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Standard heavy metals screening recommended for mineral-origin ingredients.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calcite safe in cosmetics?

Standard heavy metals screening recommended for mineral-origin ingredients. The EU classifies Calcite as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Calcite allowed in the EU?

Calcite EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Calcite do in cosmetics?

Calcite functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 13397-26-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Calcite?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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