Is Calcium Benzoate safe in cosmetics?
Calcium Benzoate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Calcium Benzoate
Also known as: Benzoic acid, calcium salt, EINECS 218-235-4, UNII-3QDE968MKD
INCI: CALCIUM BENZOATE
Calcium Benzoate (CAS 2090-05-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Preservative. NOAEL 200 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 2.5%. 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
Function
Preservative
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
2.5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Adequate within Annex V limits
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Calcium Benzoate.
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Calcium Benzoate. 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 | =300 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | short-term | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Calcium Benzoate across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
pediatric_safety
{"safe_for_newborn_0_6m": "yes", "safe_for_infant_6_12m": "yes", "safe_for_toddler_1_3y": "yes", "safe_for_child_3_12y": "yes", "safe_for_teen_12_18y": "yes", "pediatric_max_concentration_pct": "1.0", "adult_max_concentration_pct": "1.0", "pediatric_dermal_absorption_factor": "normal", "immature_skin_barrier_risk": "low", "oral_ingestion_risk": "low", "eye_irritation_risk": "low", "diaper_area_saf…
preservative
{"preservative_class": "Organic acid", "antimicrobial_spectrum_bacteria_gp": "Good", "antimicrobial_spectrum_bacteria_gn": "Moderate", "antimicrobial_spectrum_yeast": "Moderate", "antimicrobial_spectrum_mold": "Yes", "mic_staph_aureus_ppm": "140", "mic_e_coli_ppm": "200", "mic_pseudomonas_ppm": "260", "mic_candida_albicans_ppm": "550", "mic_aspergillus_niger_ppm": "950", "challenge_test_pass_conce…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Biocide
Preservative
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Calcium Benzoate.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
fda_food_additive
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Calcium Benzoate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
300 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
300 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
Known Synonyms
Benzoic acid, calcium salt
EINECS 218-235-4
UNII-3QDE968MKD
Chemical Function
Preservative
Biocide
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
active_ingredient; animal_products; Europe; pharmaceutical; residue
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Benzoate allowed in the EU?
Calcium Benzoate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calcium Benzoate do in cosmetics?
Calcium Benzoate functions as: Preservative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2090-05-3.
What is the NOAEL for Calcium Benzoate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Calcium Benzoate is =300 mg/kg bw/day based on a short-term study via oral route in Rat. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.
Is Calcium Benzoate used outside cosmetics?
Calcium Benzoate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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