What is it?
Magnesium carbonate (CI 77713)
What does it do?
Magnesium Carbonate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Absorbent
takes up water-based or oil-based substances
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Binding
holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup
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Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties
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Colorant
imparts colour to a cosmetic product
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
EU regulatory status
Magnesium Carbonate is listed in Annex IV of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 as a substance permitted for the corresponding category of use.
Frequently asked questions
What is Magnesium Carbonate?
Magnesium Carbonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Magnesium carbonate (CI 77713)
Is Magnesium Carbonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Magnesium Carbonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Magnesium Carbonate do in cosmetic products?
Magnesium Carbonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: absorbent, binding, bulking, colorant, opacifying.
What is the CAS number of Magnesium Carbonate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Magnesium Carbonate is 546-93-0, 7757-69-9.
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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: 14/08/2020