Is Sodium Alginate / Calcium Alginate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Alginate / Calcium Alginate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Alginate / Calcium Alginate
INCI: SODIUM ALGINATE / CALCIUM ALGINATE
Sodium Alginate / Calcium Alginate is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling, film forming, stabilizing, fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
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Function
Viscosity controlling, film forming, stabilizing, fragrance
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA GRAS for food; not restricted for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Alginate / Calcium Alginate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Alginate / Calcium Alginate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Alginate / Calcium Alginate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Alginate / Calcium Alginate functions as: Viscosity controlling, film forming, stabilizing, fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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