Calcium Alginate

INCI: CALCIUM ALGINATE

CAS Number
9005-35-0
Function
Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate โ€” Long history of safe use in food and cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Marine-origin ingredient; verify heavy metals (As, Pb, Cd, Hg) per Ph. Eur./USP monograph for algal-derived ingredients

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calcium Alginate safe in cosmetics?

Marine-origin ingredient; verify heavy metals (As, Pb, Cd, Hg) per Ph. Eur./USP monograph for algal-derived ingredients The EU classifies Calcium Alginate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Calcium Alginate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Calcium Alginate do in cosmetics?

Calcium Alginate functions as: Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9005-35-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Alginate?

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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