Calcium Glycinate

INCI: CALCIUM GLYCINATE

CAS Number
35947-07-0 (calcium bis-glycinate)
Function
Buffering (pH control); Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR has reviewed glycine and amino acid derivatives and found them safe as used in cosmetics; GRAS as food additive

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Well-characterized ingredient class with excellent safety profile and adequate margin of safety.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calcium Glycinate safe in cosmetics?

Well-characterized ingredient class with excellent safety profile and adequate margin of safety. The EU classifies Calcium Glycinate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Calcium Glycinate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Calcium Glycinate do in cosmetics?

Calcium Glycinate functions as: Buffering (pH control); Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 35947-07-0 (calcium bis-glycinate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Glycinate?

adequate 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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