Ingredient

Calcium Alginate

✓ EU Allowed

Identification

CAS Number 9005-35-0
Chemical Name calcium (2S,3S,4S,5S,6R)-6-[(2R,3S,4R,5S,6R)-2-carboxy-6-[(2R,3S,4R,5S,6R)-2-carboxylato-4,5,6-trihydroxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-4,5-dihydroxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxane-2-carboxylate
IUPAC Name
Formula C18H24CaO19
Mol. Weight 584.4 g/mol
SMILES C1(C(C(OC(C1O)OC2C(C(C(OC2C(=O)O)OC3C(C(C(OC3C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O)O)C(=O)[O-])O)O.[Ca+2]
InChIKey OKHHGHGGPDJQHR-YMOPUZKJSA-L

Function & Classification

Primary Function viscosity controlling Official CosIng Information All Functions: masking
Secondary Functions viscosity controlling CAS #: 9005-35-0 Chemical, IUPAC Name: Alginic Acid, Ca

EU Regulatory Status

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✓ Allowed — EU Reg. 1223/2009

Safety Profile

Skin Type Compatibility
🏜️ Dry Skin ✓ Beneficial
🍄 Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe

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Formulation Guidelines

Benefits viscosity controlling Official CosIng Information All Functions: masking, viscosity controlling CAS #: 9005-35-0 Chemical/IUPAC Name: Alginic Acid, Ca, Moisturizing, Brightening, Exfoliating

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