Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient GHS Classified

Calcium Stearate

INCI: CALCIUM STEARATE

CAS Number
1592-23-0
Function
Anticaking; Bulking; Viscosity controlling; Opacifying; Surfactant - cleansing
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate — extensive historical use; GRAS status; no systemic toxicity concerns

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Safety Data

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

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GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Short-term Exposure Effects
May cause mechanical irritation.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Expert Verdict

FDA delisted as color additive — do not use as a colorant. May cause respiratory irritation if inhaled as dust; nuisance dust classification only with no systemic toxicity. One of the most well-characterized calcium salts in cosmetics.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

colorant fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calcium Stearate safe in cosmetics?

FDA delisted as color additive — do not use as a colorant. May cause respiratory irritation if inhaled as dust; nuisance dust classification only with no systemic toxicity. One of the most well-characterized calcium salts in cosmetics. The EU classifies Calcium Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Calcium Stearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Calcium Stearate do in cosmetics?

Calcium Stearate functions as: Anticaking; Bulking; Viscosity controlling; Opacifying; Surfactant - cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1592-23-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Stearate?

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.

Compliance Tools

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