Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited published toxicological data; structurally analogous to other montan wax derivatives considered low-risk; ensure supplier CoA confirms purity and heavy metal limits
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Montanate safe in cosmetics?
Limited published toxicological data; structurally analogous to other montan wax derivatives considered low-risk; ensure supplier CoA confirms purity and heavy metal limits The EU classifies Calcium Montanate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Calcium Montanate allowed in the EU?
Calcium Montanate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calcium Montanate do in cosmetics?
Calcium Montanate functions as: Anticaking agent, viscosity controlling agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68308-22-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Montanate?
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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