Is Synthetic Fluorphlogopite safe in cosmetics?
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Colorant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Also known as: Fluorphlogopite, Fluorophlogopite, Macerite NT, SunShine Glitter White, Synthetic Mica (+3 more)
INCI: SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite (CAS 12003-38-2) is a cosmetic colorant functioning as colorant, opacifier, pearlescent 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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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
colorant, opacifier, pearlescent agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA-approved for cosmetics including lip products. Synthetic phlogopite mica manufactured under controlled industrial conditions with no batch certification requirement.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Synthetic Fluorphlogopite.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
7 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
cost_pricing
{"cost_tier": "mid-range", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_low": "15", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_high": "28", "natural_premium_markup_pct": "0", "organic_certified_premium_pct": "0", "supply_chain_volatility": "low", "primary_source_region": "Japan/Europe", "bulk_discount_threshold_kg": "100", "seasonal_price_variation": "low", "commodity_or_specialty": "specialty", "substitute_ingredients": "Mica, Bo…
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "no", "biodegradation_days": "non-biodegradable", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "yes", "marine_toxicity": "very low toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "minimal impact", "soil_toxicity": "inert", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_re…
mineral_clay
{"cas_number": "12003-38-2", "ingredient_class": "mica", "chemical_formula": "KMg3(AlSi3O10)F2", "mineral_origin": "synthetic", "particle_size_range_um": "5-50", "surface_area_m2_per_g": "0.5-5", "crystal_structure": "monoclinic", "color_index_CI_number": "CI 77019", "color_appearance": "white/transparent", "opacity": "translucent", "refractive_index": "1.57", "oil_absorption_g_per_100g": "20-40",…
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "3.0", "optimal_ph_max": "10.0", "stable_ph_min": "3.0", "stable_ph_max": "11.0", "ph_dependent_function": "Synthetic mica; shimmer", "formulation_note": "Very stable", "source": "Formulation literature"}
polymer
{"cas_number": "12003-38-2", "ingredient_class": "pearlescent_agent", "polymer_type": "other", "chemical_backbone": "other", "ionic_character": "nonionic", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate", "temperature_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "film_transparency": "transparent", "removability": "easy", "flyaway_reduction…
regulatory
{"eu_status": "allowed", "us_status": "allowed"}
sensory
{"silky": "powdery", "smooth, glides easily": "silky, reflective", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "smooth, luminous", "instant": "instant", "low": "low", "w/o": "w/o", "very-high": "excellent", "no": "yes", "yes": "no", "light-diffusing": "shimmer", "1.40": "2.80", "transparent": "translucent", "colorless": "white-pearl", "excellent": "excellent", "light": "light", "synthetic": "synthetic"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Filler
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Synthetic Fluorphlogopite.
Regulatory Flags
fda-approved
eu-approved
lip-safe
inorganic-pigment
synthetic
no-ethical-sourcing-concern
controlled-particle-geometry
microplastic-free-glitter
oral-safe
premium-shimmer
Known Synonyms
Fluorphlogopite
Fluorophlogopite
Macerite NT
SunShine Glitter White
Synthetic Mica
EINECS 234-426-5
EC No.:234-426-5
234-426-5
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Filler
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care - make-up and related
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Synthetic Fluorphlogopite allowed in the EU?
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Synthetic Fluorphlogopite do in cosmetics?
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite functions as: colorant, opacifier, pearlescent agent. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: 12003-38-2.
Is Synthetic Fluorphlogopite used outside cosmetics?
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Compliance Tools
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