Calcium Lactate

INCI: CALCIUM LACTATE

CAS Number
814-80-2
Function
Humectant, skin conditioning, buffering agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate โ€” well-established safety profile

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Lactic acid release may provide mild AHA exfoliation โ€” if marketed with AHA claims, follow EU/FDA AHA guidance (pH โ‰ฅ3.5, โ‰ค10% acid). At typical buffering concentrations, no AHA concerns arise.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calcium Lactate safe in cosmetics?

Lactic acid release may provide mild AHA exfoliation โ€” if marketed with AHA claims, follow EU/FDA AHA guidance (pH โ‰ฅ3.5, โ‰ค10% acid). At typical buffering concentrations, no AHA concerns arise. The EU classifies Calcium Lactate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Calcium Lactate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Calcium Lactate do in cosmetics?

Calcium Lactate functions as: Humectant, skin conditioning, buffering agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 814-80-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Lactate?

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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