NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Calcium dodecanoate

CAS 4696-56-4

Calcium dodecanoate (CAS 4696-56-4) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 2 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
2
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 6 fields
Name
Calcium dodecanoate
CAS Number
4696-56-4
DTXSID
DTXSID30890592
Molecular Formula
2C12H24O2.Ca
InChI Key
HIAAVKYLDRCDFQ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Monoisotopic Mass
440.317851

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 8 records
Surfactant (surface active agent)Viscosity modifierEmulsifierAnti-caking agentLubricating agent

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
ListKeywordSource
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
0YIV695L8OUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0YIV695L8OUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0YIV695L8OUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0YIV695L8OUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Surfactant
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA / FDA GRAS 1 records

1 food-safety record found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Calcium dodecanoate?

Calcium dodecanoate has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0YIV695L8O UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Calcium dodecanoate?

Calcium dodecanoate appears on 2 regulatory/inventory lists including food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Calcium dodecanoate used in cosmetics?

Yes, Calcium dodecanoate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Calcium Laurate. 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 Calcium dodecanoate come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Calcium dodecanoate used outside industrial chemicals?

Calcium dodecanoate also appears in cosmetics, food safety databases.