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Expert Verdict
Engineered synthetic borosilicate glass platelet providing superior shimmer and glitter effects. Biodegradable synthetic glass alternative addressing environmental microplastic concerns for glitter-containing lip products. FDA and EU approved for all cosmetic uses including lips. Inert inorganic material with negligible absorption and no sensitization potential. Preferred sustainable alternative to conventional plastic cosmetic glitter with no regulatory restrictions.
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Is Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate safe in cosmetics?
Engineered synthetic borosilicate glass platelet providing superior shimmer and glitter effects. Biodegradable synthetic glass alternative addressing environmental microplastic concerns for glitter-containing lip products. FDA and EU approved for all cosmetic uses including lips. Inert inorganic material with negligible absorption and no sensitization potential. Preferred sustainable alternative to conventional plastic cosmetic glitter with no regulatory restrictions. The EU classifies Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate allowed in the EU?
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate do in cosmetics?
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate functions as: colorant, opacifier, pearlescent agent. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: 65997-17-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate?
adequate 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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