Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Calcium carrageenan (cosmetic-grade) is permitted, but degraded carrageenan (poligeenan, MW <20 kDa) poses GI toxicity and suspected carcinogenicity risks; supplier CoA must confirm molecular weight and absence of degraded fractions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Carrageenan safe in cosmetics?
Calcium carrageenan (cosmetic-grade) is permitted, but degraded carrageenan (poligeenan, MW <20 kDa) poses GI toxicity and suspected carcinogenicity risks; supplier CoA must confirm molecular weight and absence of degraded fractions. The EU classifies Calcium Carrageenan as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Calcium Carrageenan allowed in the EU?
Calcium Carrageenan EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calcium Carrageenan do in cosmetics?
Calcium Carrageenan functions as: Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9049-05-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Carrageenan?
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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