Is Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose safe in cosmetics?
Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose
Also known as: Calcium cellulose glycolate
INCI: CALCIUM CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE
Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CAS 9050-04-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Adequate. MoS calculation not required for non-absorbed polymers
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Film former
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose.
Known Synonyms
Calcium cellulose glycolate
Chemical Function
Film former
Viscosity modifier
Emulsifier
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose allowed in the EU?
Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose do in cosmetics?
Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose functions as: Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9050-04-8.
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