The Basics On Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
What is Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate?
Calcium aluminum borosilicate is a mineral-derived thickening agent often used in powders.
What are other names for Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate?
CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, GLASS, OXIDE, CHEMICALS, and GLASS; GLASS ENAMEL 19 E 110; GLASSY SODIUM PHOSPHATE; LEAD BOROSILICATE GLASS ENAMEL FLUX; PHOSPHORUS FURNACE SLAG; SODIUM CALCIUM MAGNESIUM POLYPHOSPHATE; SODIUM CALCIUM MAGNESIUM SILICA POLYPHOSPHA
What is Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate used for?
How Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is classified
Thickeners/Emulsifiers, Texture Enhancer
Recommendations for using Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
There were no published reproductive or developmental toxicity studies available for the cosmetic ingredients in this report nor were unpublished data provided
General safety info about Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate from CIR
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel reviewed the safety of calcium sodium borosilicate, calcium aluminum borosilicate, calcium titanium borosilicate, silver borosilicate, and zinc borosilicate as used in cosmetics. These borosilicate glasses function mostly as bulking agents. Available animal and human data were considered along with data from a previous safety assessment of magnesium silicates. The similar structure, properties, functions, and uses of these ingredients enabled grouping them and using the available toxicological data to assess the safety of the entire group. Data submitted on calcium borosilicate, which is not a cosmetic ingredient, are also included as additional support for the safety of borosilicate glass ingredients. The Panel concluded that borosilicate glasses are safe as cosmetic ingredients in the practices of use and concentration as given in this safety
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Products where you might find Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
AGENT NATEUR Holi(c) (0.5 oz.); Origins No Offense Alcohol and Aluminum Free Deodorant; Jack Black Pit CTRL Aluminum-Free Deodorant; bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Mineral Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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