Calcium Cerium Oxide

INCI: CALCIUM CERIUM OXIDE

CAS Number
Not standardized (composite of CeO₂ + Ca; base cerium oxide CAS: 1306-38-3)
Function
UV Absorber (protects the product, not the skin)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Insufficient data — No published NOAEL; MoS cannot be calculated without toxicological dossier

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Data gap: No SCCS opinion, no CIR review. Cerium compounds raise nanoparticle concerns if nano-form is used. If nano-sized, triggers EU Regulation Article 16 nano notification requirements. Must not be marketed as sunscreen active.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calcium Cerium Oxide safe in cosmetics?

Data gap: No SCCS opinion, no CIR review. Cerium compounds raise nanoparticle concerns if nano-form is used. If nano-sized, triggers EU Regulation Article 16 nano notification requirements. Must not be marketed as sunscreen active. The EU classifies Calcium Cerium Oxide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Calcium Cerium Oxide allowed in the EU?

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

What does Calcium Cerium Oxide do in cosmetics?

Calcium Cerium Oxide functions as: UV Absorber (protects the product, not the skin). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not standardized (composite of CeO₂ + Ca; base cerium oxide CAS: 1306-38-3).

What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Cerium Oxide?

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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