Calcium Hydroxide
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Calcium dihydroxide
What does it do?
Calcium Hydroxide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Calcium Hydroxide is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 15c). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Calcium Hydroxide?
Calcium Hydroxide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Calcium dihydroxide
Is Calcium Hydroxide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Calcium Hydroxide is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Calcium Hydroxide do in cosmetic products?
Calcium Hydroxide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering.
What is the CAS number of Calcium Hydroxide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Calcium Hydroxide is 1305-62-0.
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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