Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Calcium lignosulfonate is a permitted surfactant with good safety profile and negligible absorption.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Lignosulfonate safe in cosmetics?
Calcium lignosulfonate is a permitted surfactant with good safety profile and negligible absorption. The EU classifies Calcium Lignosulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Calcium Lignosulfonate allowed in the EU?
Calcium Lignosulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calcium Lignosulfonate do in cosmetics?
Calcium Lignosulfonate functions as: Surfactant (emulsifying). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8061-52-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Lignosulfonate?
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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