Is Dicalcium Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Dicalcium Phosphate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Dicalcium Phosphate
Also known as: Phosphoric acid, calcium salt (1:1), Calcium phosphate dibasic, Calcium phosphate (CaHPO4), A-Tab, Anhydrous Emcompress (+14 more)
INCI: DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE
Dicalcium Phosphate (CAS 7757-93-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as abrasive, bulking agent, opacifying agent, oral care ingredient. Reported NOAEL =214 mg/kg bw/day in Rat (ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
abrasive, bulking agent, opacifying agent, oral care ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
calcium hydrogen phosphate
InChIKey
FUFJGUQYACFECW-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Safety Assessment. OTC drug ingredient.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dicalcium Phosphate.
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Dicalcium Phosphate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =214 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | short-term | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
EPA ToxValDB — Toxicity Values
8 toxicity values from EPA ToxValDB (aggregated from CCTE, HPV, ToxRefDB, IRIS, and other regulatory dossiers).
| Endpoint | Value | Species | Route | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD50 | >7940 mg/kg | Rabbit | dermal | acute | ECHA IUCLID |
| LD50 | >7940 mg/kg | Rabbit | dermal | acute | ECHA IUCLID |
| LD50 | >7940 mg/kg | Rat | oral | - | ECHA IUCLID |
| LD50 | >10000 mg/kg | Rat | oral | - | ECHA IUCLID |
| LD50 | >10000 mg/kg | Rat | oral | - | ECHA IUCLID |
| LD50 | ~7940 mg/kg | Rat | oral | - | ECHA IUCLID |
| NOAEL | =214 mg/kg-day | Rat | oral | short-term | ECHA IUCLID |
| RfD | =8 mg/kg-day | Human | oral | - | RSL |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100,000 - 1,000,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
PubChem Annotations
Safety and regulatory annotations from PubChem (NCBI) aggregated sources.
Safety (1)
Skin Eye Respiratory Irritation
Skin and eye irritant.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Regulatory (2)
JECFA Evaluation
CALCIUM HYDROGEN PHOSPHATE | 1982 | Group MTDI for phosphorus from all sources, expressed as P | TRS 683-JECFA 26/25 | FAS 17-JECFA 26/151
Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
EU Food Improvement
Food additives
Source: EU Food Improvement Agents
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Anti-caking agent
Biocide
Drier
Emulsifier
Filler
Flavouring and nutrient
Humectant
Leavening agent
Opacifer
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dicalcium Phosphate.
Regulatory Flags
fda_food_additive
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Dicalcium Phosphate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
214 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
214 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
Known Synonyms
Phosphoric acid, calcium salt (1:1)
Calcium phosphate dibasic
Calcium phosphate (CaHPO4)
A-Tab
Anhydrous Emcompress
Bekapress
Biofos
Calcium acid phosphate
Calcium dibasic phosphate
Calcium hydrogen orthophosphate
Calcium hydrogen phosphate (CaHPO4)
Calcium monohydrogen orthophosphate
Calcium monohydrogen phosphate
Calcium orthophosphate (CaHPO4)
Calcium phosphate (1:1)
Calcium secondary phosphate
D.C.P. 340
DCP
DCPA
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Opacifer
Filler
Flavouring and nutrient
Biocide
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
active_ingredient; agricultural; Pesticides
active_ingredient; agricultural; applied; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; agricultural; Pesticides
agricultural; detected; fruits_and_vegetables; Pesticides; residue
agricultural; detected; fruits_and_vegetables; Pesticides; residue
agricultural; detected; fruits_and_vegetables; Pesticides; residue
agricultural; detected; fruits_and_vegetables; Pesticides; residue
agricultural; detected; fruits_and_vegetables; Pesticides; residue
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Compound
CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL2107567
Max Phase
-1
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dicalcium Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Dicalcium Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dicalcium Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Dicalcium Phosphate functions as: abrasive, bulking agent, opacifying agent, oral care ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7757-93-9.
What is the NOAEL for Dicalcium Phosphate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Dicalcium Phosphate is =214 mg/kg bw/day based on a short-term study via oral route in Rat. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.
Is Dicalcium Phosphate used outside cosmetics?
Dicalcium Phosphate also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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