Allowed in EU

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate

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

What is it?

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate is a glass consisting essentially of calcium and sodium borosilicates

What does it do?

Calcium Sodium 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 Sodium 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 Sodium Borosilicate?

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

Is Calcium Sodium Borosilicate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Calcium Sodium Borosilicate do in cosmetic products?

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

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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