Is Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder safe in cosmetics?
Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder
INCI: LITHOTHAMNION CALCAREUM POWDER (ALSO LISTED AS LITHOTHAMNIUM CALCAREUM POWDER IN SOME DATABASES)
Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder (CAS 223751-73-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive, skin conditioning, bulking agent. Used primarily as a natural. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Abrasive, skin conditioning, bulking agent. Used primarily as a natural exfoliant in scrub formulations
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not listed on prohibited/restricted lists. CIR has reviewed red algae-derived ingredients and found them safe for cosmetic use under current conditions of use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
eu_children_restricted
Regulatory Lists
children
Europe
Personal care
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder allowed in the EU?
Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder do in cosmetics?
Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder functions as: Abrasive, skin conditioning, bulking agent. Used primarily as a natural exfoliant in scrub formulations. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223751-73-3.
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