Is Calcium/Magnesium Hydroxyapatite safe in cosmetics?
Calcium/Magnesium Hydroxyapatite has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Calcium/Magnesium Hydroxyapatite
INCI: CALCIUM/MAGNESIUM HYDROXYAPATITE
Calcium/Magnesium Hydroxyapatite (CAS Not individually assigned (base Hydroxyapatite: 1306-06-5)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive; Bulking agent; Oral care agent; Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 10%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned (base Hydroxyapatite: 1306-06-5)
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Function
Abrasive; Bulking agent; Oral care agent; Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
10%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Adequate (non-nano). Nano form: SCCS evaluated; MoS adequate for oral care within stated limits
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Calcium/Magnesium Hydroxyapatite.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Calcium/Magnesium Hydroxyapatite.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium/Magnesium Hydroxyapatite allowed in the EU?
Calcium/Magnesium Hydroxyapatite EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 10%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calcium/Magnesium Hydroxyapatite do in cosmetics?
Calcium/Magnesium Hydroxyapatite functions as: Abrasive; Bulking agent; Oral care agent; Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (base Hydroxyapatite: 1306-06-5).
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