Is Dolomite Powder safe in cosmetics?
Dolomite Powder has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dolomite Powder
Also known as: Microdol 1, Gurhofite, Calcidol
INCI: DOLOMITE
Dolomite Powder (CAS 16389-88-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive, Bulking 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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Function
Abrasive, Bulking Agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
calcium;magnesium;dicarbonate
InChIKey
HHSPVTKDOHQBKF-UHFFFAOYSA-J
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; no specific CFR restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dolomite Powder.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Conductive agent
Degradant/impurity
Filler
Flame retardant
Opacifer
Surface modifier
Thickening agent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dolomite Powder.
Known Synonyms
Microdol 1
Gurhofite
Calcidol
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Opacifer
Filler
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dolomite Powder allowed in the EU?
Dolomite Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dolomite Powder do in cosmetics?
Dolomite Powder functions as: Abrasive, Bulking Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 16389-88-1.
Is Dolomite Powder used outside cosmetics?
Dolomite Powder 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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