Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No significant safety concerns. Prolonged skin contact may defat; standard polymer handling applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose safe in cosmetics?
No significant safety concerns. Prolonged skin contact may defat; standard polymer handling applies. The EU classifies Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose allowed in the EU?
Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose do in cosmetics?
Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose functions as: Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9050-04-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose?
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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