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CALCIUM MONTANATE

CAS 68308-22-5 / 52258-47-6 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A calcium salt of montan wax (extracted from lignite/brown coal), used as an anticaking and viscosity-controlling agent in cosmetics. Generally inert but the lignite source warrants purity attention.

Function

ANTICAKINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Anticaking and rheology control
  • Stable wax derivative
  • Improves powder flow

Known concerns

  • Derived from lignite (brown coal) extraction
  • Limited dedicated cosmetic safety review
  • Source-process residues possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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