Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low-risk inorganic buffer and bulking agent with excellent safety profile confirmed across three CIR review cycles spanning nearly 40 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Sesquicarbonate safe in cosmetics?
Low-risk inorganic buffer and bulking agent with excellent safety profile confirmed across three CIR review cycles spanning nearly 40 years. The EU classifies Sodium Sesquicarbonate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Sodium Sesquicarbonate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Sesquicarbonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Sesquicarbonate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Sesquicarbonate functions as: Buffering, Bulking, Cleansing. It is classified as a Cosmetic Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 533-96-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Sesquicarbonate?
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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