Dicalcium Phosphate

INCI: DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
7757-93-9
Function
abrasive, bulking agent, opacifying agent, oral care ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Safety Assessment. OTC drug ingredient.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Dicalcium Phosphate is generally considered safe for use as an abrasive, bulking agent, opacifying agent, and oral care ingredient.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dicalcium Phosphate safe in cosmetics?

Dicalcium Phosphate is generally considered safe for use as an abrasive, bulking agent, opacifying agent, and oral care ingredient. The EU classifies Dicalcium Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

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 Margin of Safety for Dicalcium 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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