Calcium Carbonate — Structured Cosmetic Ingre
INCI: CALCIUM CARBONATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
10 study endpoints found for Calcium Carbonate — Structured Cosmetic Ingre. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | 3000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | Reproductive | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 300 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 1015 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Developmental | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 9989 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 1349 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Developmental | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 385 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Developmental | COSMOS_DB |
| dose_tested | 1015 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Developmental | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | - | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | - | oral | REACH |
GHS Hazard Classification
Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.
Expert Verdict
Calcium Carbonate is generally considered safe for use as an absorbent, bulking agent, opacifying agent, abrasive, oral care agent, and pH adjuster.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Carbonate — Structured Cosmetic Ingre safe in cosmetics?
Calcium Carbonate is generally considered safe for use as an absorbent, bulking agent, opacifying agent, abrasive, oral care agent, and pH adjuster. The EU classifies Calcium Carbonate — Structured Cosmetic Ingre as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Calcium Carbonate — Structured Cosmetic Ingre allowed in the EU?
Calcium Carbonate — Structured Cosmetic Ingre EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 35%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calcium Carbonate — Structured Cosmetic Ingre do in cosmetics?
Calcium Carbonate — Structured Cosmetic Ingre functions as: Colorant, absorbent, bulking agent, opacifying agent, abrasive, oral care agent, pH adjuster. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: 471-34-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Carbonate — Structured Cosmetic Ingre?
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.
What is the NOAEL for Calcium Carbonate — Structured Cosmetic Ingre?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Calcium Carbonate — Structured Cosmetic Ingre is 3000 mg/kg bw/day based on a Reproductive study via oral route in mouse. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.
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