Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Tricalcium Phosphate

INCI: TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
7758-87-4
Function
Opacifier, abrasive, anti-caking agent, oral care/remineralization agent, bulking agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; GRAS food additive (21 CFR 182); USP grade available

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for Tricalcium 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 6.67 mg/kg bw/day oral - oral REACH
NOAEL 6.67 mg/kg bw/day oral - oral REACH

Expert Verdict

Standard mineral QC applies (heavy metals per usual batch testing); commonly used as talc replacement

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tricalcium Phosphate safe in cosmetics?

Standard mineral QC applies (heavy metals per usual batch testing); commonly used as talc replacement The EU classifies Tricalcium Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Tricalcium Phosphate allowed in the EU?

Tricalcium Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tricalcium Phosphate do in cosmetics?

Tricalcium Phosphate functions as: Opacifier, abrasive, anti-caking agent, oral care/remineralization agent, bulking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7758-87-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tricalcium 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.

What is the NOAEL for Tricalcium Phosphate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Tricalcium Phosphate is 6.67 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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