Is Calcium Montanate safe in cosmetics?
Calcium Montanate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Calcium Montanate
INCI: CALCIUM MONTANATE
Calcium Montanate (CAS 68308-22-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anticaking agent, viscosity controlling agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Anticaking agent, viscosity controlling agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Data insufficient for formal MoS calculation however negligible systemic exposure makes formal MoS unnecessary
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Calcium Montanate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-caking agent
Lubricating agent
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Calcium Montanate.
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Anti-caking agent
Lubricating agent
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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