Allowed in EU

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate

A cosmetic ingredient used as bulking in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Calcium Aluminium Borosilicate is a glass consisting essentially of calcium and aluminium borosilicates

What does it do?

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Bulking

    adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties

EU regulatory status

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate?

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Calcium Aluminium Borosilicate is a glass consisting essentially of calcium and aluminium borosilicates

Is Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate do in cosmetic products?

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bulking.

What is the CAS number of Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is 65997-17-3.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010