What is the NOAEL for Mica?
Mica has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is V8A1AW0880 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mica
Also known as: Mica, fluorian, Muscovite
CAS 12001-26-2
Mica (CAS 12001-26-2) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 25 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, OSHA.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
25
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
5 fields
Name
Mica
CAS Number
12001-26-2
DTXSID
DTXSID3049671
Synonyms
Mica, fluorianMuscovite
OSHA Exposure Limits
Occupational exposure limits from OSHA, NIOSH, and ACGIH rows.
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OSHA / NIOSH / ACGIH occupational exposure limits
5 records
| Agency | Metric | Value | ppm | mg/m3 | Skin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSHA | TWA | 20 mppcf (respirable) | - | - | N |
| NIOSH | TWA | 3 mg/m³ (respirable) | - | 3 | N |
| ACGIH | TWA | 3 mg/m³ (respirable particulate matter) [1962] | - | 3 | N |
| CAL/OSHA | TWA | 3 mg/m³ (respirable dust) | - | 3 | N |
| NIOSH | IDLH | 1500 mg/m³ | - | 1500 | - |
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
60 records
DyeBrightenerOpaciferFillerAnti-caking agentPigmentDegradant/impuritySurface modifierNo specific technical functionElasticizerProcessing aids not otherwise specified
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
25 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Canada; pharmaceutical | DrugBank | DrugBank |
| inert_ingredient; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| inert_ingredient; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| pharmaceutical | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Personal care | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Indirect additives food contact (10/2018) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| children; Europe; Personal care | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| children; Europe; Personal care - specialized bath products - bath salts | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| children; Europe; Personal care - dental care - toothpaste | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Arts and crafts/Office supplies - general arts and crafts supplies - arts and crafts paint; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Arts and crafts/Office supplies - general arts and crafts supplies - arts and crafts paint; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Europe; Personal care | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Europe; Personal care | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| IFRA Transparency | IFRA | IFRA |
| food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Europe; Personal care - oral and dental care - teeth whitener | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Europe; Personal care - oral and dental care - teeth whitener | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Europe; Personal care - oral and dental care - teeth whitener | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Europe; Personal care - oral and dental care - teeth whitener | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| consumer_product; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| inert_ingredient; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| Canada; consumer_product; Substances in Products - Canada (4/2014) | Government of Canada | CPCat |
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 4 of 4 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8A1AW0880 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| V8A1AW0880 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| V8A1AW0880 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| V8A1AW0880 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 4 of 4 studies
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Colorant / Mineral Pigment
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.
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EFSA / FDA GRAS
1 records
1 food-safety record found.
View full food safety profile →Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Mica?
Mica appears on 16 regulatory/inventory lists including Canada; pharmaceutical, inert_ingredient; Pesticides, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, and 13 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
What are the occupational exposure limits for Mica?
Occupational exposure limits for Mica are set by OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH. 5 limit values from official agencies are documented in the database. Source: OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH.
Is Mica used in cosmetics?
Yes, Mica is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Mica (CI 77019). View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Mica come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, OSHA/NIOSH/ACGIH, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is Mica used outside industrial chemicals?
Mica also appears in cosmetics, food safety databases.