Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient

Sodium Alginate / Calcium Alginate

INCI: SODIUM ALGINATE / CALCIUM ALGINATE

Function
Viscosity controlling, film forming, stabilizing, fragrance
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA GRAS for food; not restricted for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Source-dependent heavy metal content from seaweed origin; verify supplier specifications for As, Pb, Cd, Hg and confirm microbiological quality of seaweed-derived materials.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Alginate / Calcium Alginate safe in cosmetics?

Source-dependent heavy metal content from seaweed origin; verify supplier specifications for As, Pb, Cd, Hg and confirm microbiological quality of seaweed-derived materials. The EU classifies Sodium Alginate / Calcium Alginate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sodium Alginate / Calcium Alginate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Alginate / Calcium Alginate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Alginate / Calcium Alginate functions as: Viscosity controlling, film forming, stabilizing, fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Alginate / Calcium Alginate?

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.

Compliance Tools

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