Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
Well-established, safe inorganic abrasive and buffering agent widely used in dentifrices and oral care products; FDA GRAS; CIR-assessed as part of phosphoric acid salts review — safe as used
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate safe in cosmetics?
Well-established, safe inorganic abrasive and buffering agent widely used in dentifrices and oral care products; FDA GRAS; CIR-assessed as part of phosphoric acid salts review — safe as used The EU classifies Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate allowed in the EU?
Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate do in cosmetics?
Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate functions as: Abrasive, buffering, opacifying, oral care. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7789-77-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate?
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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