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CALCIUM PHOSPHINATE

CAS 7789-79-9
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An inorganic calcium salt of hypophosphorous acid used as a reducing agent and antioxidant in cosmetic formulations. Carries GHS hazard classification as a Flammable Solid and eye irritant.

Calcium Phosphinate (Ca(H2PO2)2) is the calcium salt of hypophosphorous acid, used in cosmetics as a reducing agent and antioxidant. GHS hazard statements H228 (Flammable Solid), H302 (Harmful if swallowed), and H319 (Eye Irritant) apply. It is not listed in EU Annexes II to VI of Regulation 1223/2009, though its cosmetic use is uncommon and dermatological data is limited.

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant

Known concerns

  • H302 harmful if swallowed
  • H319 eye irritant
  • H228 flammable solid

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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