Calcium Citrate

INCI: CALCIUM CITRATE

CAS Number
813-94-5
Function
Chelating, Buffering
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Long history of safe use in food, pharma, and cosmetics with no significant safety concerns.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

epa_safer_alternative fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calcium Citrate safe in cosmetics?

Long history of safe use in food, pharma, and cosmetics with no significant safety concerns. The EU classifies Calcium Citrate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Calcium Citrate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Calcium Citrate do in cosmetics?

Calcium Citrate functions as: Chelating, Buffering. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 813-94-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Citrate?

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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