Is Fossiliferous Limestone Powder safe in cosmetics?
Fossiliferous Limestone Powder has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Fossiliferous Limestone Powder
INCI: FOSSILIFEROUS LIMESTONE POWDER
Fossiliferous Limestone Powder (CAS Not specifically assigned (primarily CaCO₃; see CosIng entry)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive / skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (primarily CaCO₃; see CosIng entry)
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Function
Abrasive / skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — calcium carbonate is GRAS; no specific CFR cosmetic restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Fossiliferous Limestone Powder.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Fossiliferous Limestone Powder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fossiliferous Limestone Powder allowed in the EU?
Fossiliferous Limestone Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Fossiliferous Limestone Powder do in cosmetics?
Fossiliferous Limestone Powder functions as: Abrasive / skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (primarily CaCO₃; see CosIng entry).
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