Is Calcium Alginate safe in cosmetics?
Calcium Alginate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Calcium Alginate
Also known as: Algistat (polysaccharide), Alginate SG 300, Flavikafine SF-W, Flavikafine SF-D, Manutex RM (+15 more)
INCI: CALCIUM ALGINATE
Calcium Alginate (CAS 9005-35-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Adequate — Long history of safe use in food and cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Calcium Alginate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
biopolymer
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mineral_clay
{"cas_number": "9005-35-0", "ingredient_class": "calcium_compound", "chemical_formula": "Ca alginate", "mineral_origin": "natural", "particle_size_range_um": "10-500", "surface_area_m2_per_g": "1-20", "crystal_structure": "amorphous", "color_appearance": "cream", "opacity": "opaque", "refractive_index": "1.53", "oil_absorption_g_per_100g": "500-2000", "water_absorption_capacity": "low", "surface_c…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Emulsifier
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Stabilizing agent
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Calcium Alginate.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
fda_food_additive
jecfa_safe
Known Synonyms
Algistat (polysaccharide)
Alginate SG 300
Flavikafine SF-W
Flavikafine SF-D
Manutex RM
FS-W (alginate)
Algel
Flavikafine S
Alginates, sodium, calcium and ammonium
FEMA No. 2015
Kaltostat
UNII-8P20S56HZI
CA 33 (alginate)
CA 33
MF 1-2A
MF 1-2C
NWF 14-2A
NWF 1-21B
FS-D
FS-W
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Viscosity modifier
Thickening agent
Fragrance
Flavouring and nutrient
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; pharmaceutical
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Compound
calcium alginate
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL3707407
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Alginate allowed in the EU?
Calcium Alginate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calcium Alginate do in cosmetics?
Calcium Alginate functions as: Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9005-35-0.
Is Calcium Alginate used outside cosmetics?
Calcium Alginate also appears in pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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