Excellent Active Ingredient NOAEL Data

Calcium Pantothenate

INCI: CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE

CAS Number
137-08-6
Function
Provitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) calcium salt; barrier repair active; skin-conditioning; supports keratinocyte differentiation via calcium gradient signaling; humectant; promotes wound healing and skin elasticity
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 0.5โ€“2%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restriction; used as cosmetic and OTC drug ingredient (wound-healing, skin-conditioning). CIR has not identified safety concerns at cosmetic concentrations.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
none

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Toxicological Studies

10 study endpoints found for Calcium Pantothenate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 2000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 5 mg/kg bw/day oral dog Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 400 mg/kg bw/day oral monkey Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 50 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 20 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 5 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Developmental COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 2000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 5 mg/kg bw/day oral dog Chronic COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 400 mg/kg bw/day oral monkey Chronic COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 20 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse Chronic COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

Excellent dual-function barrier repair and skin-conditioning active delivering provitamin B5 and calcium ion for keratinocyte differentiation and epidermal maturation. Ideal for barrier-repair, sensitive skin, post-procedure, and wound-healing formulations with outstanding safety profile. Use at 0.5โ€“2% in moisturisers, serums, and barrier creams.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

provitamin-b5 barrier-repair keratinocyte-support calcium-gradient skin-conditioning wound-healing hair-care gentle well-tolerated epa_safer_alternative fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calcium Pantothenate safe in cosmetics?

Excellent dual-function barrier repair and skin-conditioning active delivering provitamin B5 and calcium ion for keratinocyte differentiation and epidermal maturation. Ideal for barrier-repair, sensitive skin, post-procedure, and wound-healing formulations with outstanding safety profile. Use at 0.5โ€“2% in moisturisers, serums, and barrier creams. The EU classifies Calcium Pantothenate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Calcium Pantothenate allowed in the EU?

Calcium Pantothenate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5โ€“2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Calcium Pantothenate do in cosmetics?

Calcium Pantothenate functions as: Provitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) calcium salt; barrier repair active; skin-conditioning; supports keratinocyte differentiation via calcium gradient signaling; humectant; promotes wound healing and skin elasticity. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 137-08-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Pantothenate?

adequate 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.

What is the NOAEL for Calcium Pantothenate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Calcium Pantothenate is 2000 mg/kg bw/day based on a Chronic study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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