Is Calcium Glycinate safe in cosmetics?
Calcium Glycinate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Calcium Glycinate
INCI: CALCIUM GLYCINATE
Calcium Glycinate (CAS 35947-07-0 (calcium bis-glycinate)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Buffering (pH control); Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Buffering (pH control); Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Calcium Glycinate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Calcium Glycinate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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