Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Shellfish-derived from crustacean chitin; allergen labeling consideration needed for shellfish-sensitive consumers. Supplier CoA should confirm deproteinization level to minimize residual tropomyosin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Chitosan safe in cosmetics?
Shellfish-derived from crustacean chitin; allergen labeling consideration needed for shellfish-sensitive consumers. Supplier CoA should confirm deproteinization level to minimize residual tropomyosin. The EU classifies Calcium Chitosan as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Calcium Chitosan allowed in the EU?
Calcium Chitosan EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calcium Chitosan do in cosmetics?
Calcium Chitosan functions as: Film forming, viscosity controlling, skin/hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (base chitosan: 9012-76-4).
What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Chitosan?
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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