Calcium Peroxide

INCI: CALCIUM PEROXIDE

CAS Number
1305-79-9
Function
Oxidizing agent, bleaching agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
EU Max Conc. 12%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate at permitted Hโ‚‚Oโ‚‚-equivalent concentrations. SCCS opinions support MoS โ‰ฅ100 for Hโ‚‚Oโ‚‚ at Annex III limits.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Dual alkaline and oxidative hazard with exothermic decomposition upon moisture exposure. pH monitoring required; eye contact risk present. Storage stability concerns due to gas pressure generation from decomposition. Hโ‚‚Oโ‚‚ equivalence calculation required in product information file. Not permitted in aerosol formulations. Mandatory EU labeling required.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calcium Peroxide safe in cosmetics?

Dual alkaline and oxidative hazard with exothermic decomposition upon moisture exposure. pH monitoring required; eye contact risk present. Storage stability concerns due to gas pressure generation from decomposition. Hโ‚‚Oโ‚‚ equivalence calculation required in product information file. Not permitted in aerosol formulations. Mandatory EU labeling required. The EU classifies Calcium Peroxide as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Calcium Peroxide allowed in the EU?

Calcium Peroxide EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 12%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Calcium Peroxide do in cosmetics?

Calcium Peroxide functions as: Oxidizing agent, bleaching agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1305-79-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Peroxide?

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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