Is Calcium Paraben safe in cosmetics?
Calcium Paraben has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Calcium Paraben
INCI: CALCIUM PARABEN
Calcium Paraben (CAS 69056-18-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Preservative (antimicrobial). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 0.4%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Preservative (antimicrobial)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
0.4%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Adequate at ≤0.4%. SCCS has evaluated and confirmed MoS ≥100 for 4-hydroxybenzoic acid salts at permitted levels.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Calcium Paraben.
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Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Calcium Paraben based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.
Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
preservative
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.1%
Cross-reactivity Group
paraben-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
Source: ESSCA; IVDK; SCCS/1348/10
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
allergen_detail
{"eu_allergen_listed": "no", "allergen_class": "preservative", "cross_reactivity_group": "paraben-group", "patch_test_frequency_pct": "0.1", "sensitization_rate": "low", "common_reaction_type": "contact-dermatitis", "ifra_restricted": "no", "source": "ESSCA; IVDK; SCCS/1348/10"}
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Calcium Paraben.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Paraben allowed in the EU?
Calcium Paraben EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.4%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calcium Paraben do in cosmetics?
Calcium Paraben functions as: Preservative (antimicrobial). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 69056-18-8.
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