Calcium Phosphate

INCI: CALCIUM PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
7758-87-4 (tricalcium phosphate; Ca₃(PO₄)₂)
Function
Abrasive, oral care agent, bulking agent, opacifying agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Safety

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Calcium Phosphate is a widely permitted cosmetic ingredient with excellent safety profile, negligible absorption, and no sensitization concerns.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calcium Phosphate safe in cosmetics?

Calcium Phosphate is a widely permitted cosmetic ingredient with excellent safety profile, negligible absorption, and no sensitization concerns. The EU classifies Calcium Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Calcium Phosphate allowed in the EU?

Calcium Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Calcium Phosphate do in cosmetics?

Calcium Phosphate functions as: Abrasive, oral care agent, bulking agent, opacifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7758-87-4 (tricalcium phosphate; Ca₃(PO₄)₂).

What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Phosphate?

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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