Is Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate safe in cosmetics?
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Colorant
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Also known as: Glassy calcium magnesium phosphate, EINECS 266-046-0, Glass enamel 19 E 110, Lead borosilicate glass enamel flux, Phosphorus furnace slag (+10 more)
INCI: CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate (CAS 65997-17-3) is a cosmetic colorant functioning as colorant, opacifier, pearlescent agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is classified GHS Danger (H350) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
colorant, opacifier, pearlescent agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA-approved for all cosmetic uses including lip products; synthetic borosilicate glass platelet providing shimmer and glitter effects; no batch certification requirement; increasingly used as microplastic-free glitter alternative
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
mineral_clay
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regulatory
{"eu_status": "allowed", "us_status": "allowed"}
sensory
{"silky": "powdery", "smooth, glides easily": "smooth, reflective", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "luminous, shimmer", "instant": "instant", "low": "low", "w/o": "w/o", "very-high": "excellent", "no": "yes", "yes": "no", "light-diffusing": "shimmer", "1.40": "2.60", "transparent": "translucent", "colorless": "colorless", "excellent": "excellent", "light": "light", "synthetic": "synthetic"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Binder
Conductive agent
Corrosion inhibitor
Diluent
Dispersing agent
Dye
Filler
Flame retardant
Insulators
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate.
Regulatory Flags
fda-approved
eu-approved
lip-safe
synthetic
glass-platelet
microplastic-free
biodegradable-alternative
oral-safe
premium-shimmer
sustainable
no-ethical-sourcing-concern
Known Synonyms
Glassy calcium magnesium phosphate
EINECS 266-046-0
Glass enamel 19 E 110
Lead borosilicate glass enamel flux
Phosphorus furnace slag
Sodium calcium magnesium polyphosphate
Sodium calcium magnesium silica polyphosphate
Sodium calcium polyphosphate
Sodium calcium zinc silica polyphosphate
Sodium zinc polyphosphate
Sodium zinc potassium polyphosphate
Man-made Vitreous Fibres
Man-made Vitreous Fibers
UNII-3JRB8A35M0
Glass, oxide, chemicals
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Opacifer
Filler
Dispersing agent
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
fracking; water
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate allowed in the EU?
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate do in cosmetics?
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate functions as: colorant, opacifier, pearlescent agent. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: 65997-17-3.
Is Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate used outside cosmetics?
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is classified GHS Danger (H350) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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