Good Cosmetic Ingredient GHS Classified

Calcium Sulfate

INCI: CALCIUM SULFATE

CAS Number
7778-18-9
Function
Abrasive, Bulking, Opacifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS for food use under 21 CFR 184.1230. JECFA assigns no specific ADI—considered non-toxic at typical dietary levels. CIR reviewed as part of inorganic sulfates assessment (2014).

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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.

Hazard Statements
No hazard classification according to GHS criteria
Short-term Exposure Effects
May cause mechanical irritation. Ingestion could cause gastrointestinal blockage.
Long-term Exposure Effects
Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolongated exposure to dust particles if crystalline silica is present.

Expert Verdict

Well-established inorganic ingredient with good safety profile; predominantly used in alginate peel-off masks and powder formulations.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

fda_food_additive eu_cosing_listed jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calcium Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

Well-established inorganic ingredient with good safety profile; predominantly used in alginate peel-off masks and powder formulations. The EU classifies Calcium Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Calcium Sulfate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Calcium Sulfate do in cosmetics?

Calcium Sulfate functions as: Abrasive, Bulking, Opacifying. It is classified as a Cosmetic Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7778-18-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Sulfate?

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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