Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
AKA “OXIDE, GLASS ENAMEL 19 E 110, GLASSY SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LEAD BOROSILICATE GLASS ENAMEL FLUX, PHOSPHORUS FURNACE SLAG, SODIUM CALCIUM MAGNESIUM POLYPHOSPHATE
Mineral
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Ingredient Facts
Calcium aluminum borosilicate
AKA: OXIDE, GLASS ENAMEL 19 E 110, GLASSY SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LEAD BOROSILICATE GLASS ENAMEL FLUX, PHOSPHORUS FURNACE SLAG, SODIUM CALCIUM MAGNESIUM POLYPHOSPHATE
Mineral · Exfoliant | Opacifier · EWG: 5
Plant-Derived
Exfoliant
Mineral
Clean
A gentle mineral powder that softly buffs away dead skin cells while creating a smooth, luminous finish in the formula.
CAS #
65997-17-3
Form
Powder
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from boron, silicon, aluminum, and calcium compounds combined in the silicate chemical family. Synthesized through high-temperature fusion and calcination of these mineral oxides into a crystalline powder.
Function
Exfoliant | Opacifier
Benefits
Physical Exfoliant
Adds Opacity
Gently polishes surface
Creates creamy opacity
Traditional Use
Too generic to identify—this is a chemical class descriptor rather than a specific ingredient.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
EWG Score5
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
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Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2019
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Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2019
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Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2019
Efficacy and safety of microencapsulated benzoyl peroxide...
James Del Rosso, Jeffrey Sugarman, Lawrence Green, Theodore Lain, Ofra Levy-Hacham, Rinat Mizrahi + 1 more
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR