Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Nano form presents inhalation risk and is prohibited in spray/aerosol products under Regulation 2024/858 (effective Feb 2025). Non-nano form is permitted with adequate margin of safety for oral care; toxicity data based on read-across from base hydroxyapatite.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium/Magnesium Hydroxyapatite safe in cosmetics?
Nano form presents inhalation risk and is prohibited in spray/aerosol products under Regulation 2024/858 (effective Feb 2025). Non-nano form is permitted with adequate margin of safety for oral care; toxicity data based on read-across from base hydroxyapatite. The EU classifies Calcium/Magnesium Hydroxyapatite as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Calcium/Magnesium Hydroxyapatite allowed in the EU?
Calcium/Magnesium Hydroxyapatite EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 10%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calcium/Magnesium Hydroxyapatite do in cosmetics?
Calcium/Magnesium Hydroxyapatite functions as: Abrasive; Bulking agent; Oral care agent; Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (base Hydroxyapatite: 1306-06-5).
What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium/Magnesium Hydroxyapatite?
adequate 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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