Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Data gap — no published HRIPT, dermal irritation, or phototoxicity studies specific to cosmetic use. Formulator must generate or source safety data for CPSR. Sulfur-containing compound — verify odor stability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Hydroxymethionine safe in cosmetics?
Data gap — no published HRIPT, dermal irritation, or phototoxicity studies specific to cosmetic use. Formulator must generate or source safety data for CPSR. Sulfur-containing compound — verify odor stability. The EU classifies Calcium Hydroxymethionine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Calcium Hydroxymethionine allowed in the EU?
Calcium Hydroxymethionine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calcium Hydroxymethionine do in cosmetics?
Calcium Hydroxymethionine functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning (calcium salt of 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4857-44-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Hydroxymethionine?
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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