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CALCIUM STEARATE

Calcium stearate is an organic calcium salt of stearic acid.

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 7 list it before the 1% line and 0 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

7 of 7 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first

Definition

Calcium stearate is an organic calcium salt of stearic acid. It is a component of some lubricants and surfactants. It contains an octadecanoate.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 776XM7047L · registered name Calcium stearate · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Calcium Stearate is the calcium salt of stearic acid. It conforms to the formula:

Cosmetic roles

Keeps an emulsion from separatingEMULSION STABILISINGAdjusts thicknessVISCOSITY CONTROLLINGStops powders from cakingANTICAKINGAdds colourCOLORANT

Safety & regulatory references

Restricted
ASEAN · European Union · Taiwan
Allowed colourant
United States

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information · US FDA prohibited and restricted ingredients

Argentina · Brazil

  • Field of application and/or use : Dye Substances allowed for all kinds of products.

South Korea

  • Maximum concentration :

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Restriction IV/150 · Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Annual Review of Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Assessment - 2001/2002

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report of the Safety Assessment of Lithium Stearate, Aluminum Distearate, Aluminum Stearate, Aluminum Tristearate, Ammonium Stearate, Calcium Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Potassium Stearate, Sodium Stearate, and Zinc Stearate

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report: Safety Assessment of Fatty Acids and Fatty Acid Salts as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name ステアリン酸Ｃａ: 本品は、ステアリン酸（＊）のカルシウム塩であり、次の化学式で表される。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

CALCIUM STEARATEINCI칼슘스테아레이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Octadecanoic acid, calcium saltSynonymステアリン酸ＣａJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
1592-23-0
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
216-472-8
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID7027419
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID407419
IUPAC
Calcium dioctadecanoate
Molecular formula
C36H70CaO4
Molecular weight
607.03 g/mol

Measured properties

Colour
white
Melting/freezing point
179 ℃
Flash point
177 ℃((o.c))
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
- / -
Vapour pressure
0.00000000000000221 ㎜Hg (at 25C(est.))
Water solubility
(0.004% at 15C)
Relative density
1.03 ()
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
14.34 ((est.))
Auto-ignition temperature
400 ℃
Molecular weight
607.04

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 224 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Lubricating agent33
  • Heat stabilizer25
  • Stabilizing agent20
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified17
  • Binder15
  • pH regulating agent14
  • Anti-adhesive/cohesive12
  • Thickening agent11
25 other uses
  • Pigment10
  • Waterproofing agent6
  • Surface modifier6
  • Flow promoter5
  • Anti-caking agent5
  • Dispersing agent4
  • Emulsifier4
  • Viscosity modifier4
  • Flame retardant3
  • Plasticizer3
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)3
  • Filler3
  • Dye3
  • Chemical reaction regulator3
  • Biocide3
  • Softener and conditioner2
  • Anti-static agent2
  • Dehydrating agent (desiccant)1
  • Flavouring and nutrient1
  • Reducing agent1
  • Wetting agent (non-aqueous)1
  • Catalyst1
  • Sealant (barrier)1
  • Anti-slip agent1
  • Density modifier1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

5 skin studies and 2 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low6

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 7 studies
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: as mentioned below equivalent or similar to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: 49 CFR 173.240(a)(1) according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: Draize method according to
  • Not likely to be sensitizing
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to other guideline:
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: as mentioned below according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: as mentioned below according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: Draize method according to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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