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
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 · Absorbent · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Mineral
Clean
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
65997-17-3
Form
Powder
See origin →
Functions
Absorbent
Opacifying
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
General
EWG
2
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
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Green and eco-friendly biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Calendula officinalis flower extract: Wound healing potential and antioxidant ac
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The toxicology of indium oxide.
Bomhard EM
Environmental toxicology and pharmacology, 2018
Social Media Response to the Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide Ban in Gel Nail Polish.
Chalupczak NV, Lipner SR
Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery, 2025
Amended Final Report of the Safety Assessment on Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
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International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
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International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Lauramine Oxide and Stearamine Oxide
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Final Report: Safety Assessment of Ammonia and Ammonium Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
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Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
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Safety Assessment of Hydroxy Tetramethylpiperidine Oxide and Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)) Citrate as Used in Cosmetics
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Safety Assessment of Tin (IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmetics
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Ammonium Hydroxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone/Polycyclohexene Oxide Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Calcium Hydroxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogen Peroxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Iron Hydroxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Lauramine Oxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Magnesium Hydroxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Potassium Hydroxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Stearamine Oxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Superoxide Dismutase
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Tin Oxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Titanium Dioxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Zinc Ascorbate Hydroxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Zinc Carbonate Hydroxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Zinc Oxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2024
Probiotic, Paraprobiotic, and Hydrolyzed Yeast Mixture Supplementation Has Comparable Effects to Zinc Oxide in Improving Growth Performance and Amelio
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Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins, 2024
Microstructural, Fluid Dynamic, and Mechanical Characterization of Zinc Oxide and Magnesium Chloride-Modified Hydrogel Scaffolds.
de Mello Innocentini MD, Fuzatto Bueno BR, Urbaś A, Morawska-Chochół A
ACS biomaterials science & engineering, 2024
Developing a stable aqueous enteric coating formulation with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose acetate succinate (HPMCAS-MF) and colloidal silicon dioxide
Deshpande TM, Quadir A, Obara S, Ibrahim A, Hoag SW
International journal of pharmaceutics, 2018
Safety of titanium dioxide nanoparticles in cosmetics.
B Dréno, A Alexis, B Chuberre, M Marinovich
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2019
Safety of titanium dioxide nanoparticles in cosmetics.
B Dréno, A Alexis, B Chuberre, M Marinovich
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2019
Safety of titanium dioxide nanoparticles in cosmetics.
B Dréno, A Alexis, B Chuberre, M Marinovich
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2019
Safety of titanium dioxide nanoparticles in cosmetics.
B Dréno, A Alexis, B Chuberre, M Marinovich
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2019
Safety and efficacy of a super critical carbon dioxide extract of Humulus lupulus L. flos when used as a feed flavouring for all animal species.
EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Bampidis V, Azimonti G, Bastos ML, Christensen H et al.
EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority, 2018
Aluminum Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Ammonium Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Boron Oxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone/Polycyclohexene Oxide Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Calcium Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Hydrogen Peroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Iron Dioxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Iron Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Lauramine Oxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Magnesium Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Magnesium Oxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Potassium Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sodium Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Stearamine Oxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Superoxide Dismutase
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Tin Oxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Titanium Dioxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Zinc Carbonate Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Zinc Oxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Feng B, Ma LJ, Yao JJ, Fang Y, Mei YA et al.
Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B, 2013
Protective effect of oat bran extracts on human dermal fibroblast injury induced by hydrogen peroxide.
Feng B, Ma LJ, Yao JJ, Fang Y, Mei YA et al.
Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B, 2013
Limonene Hydroperoxides.
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Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug, 2019
Use of Agave tequilana-lignin and zinc oxide nanoparticles for skin photoprotection.
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Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology, 2016
b) As stabilizers for hydrogen peroxide in leave-on hair products
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
b) In combination with hydrogen peroxide
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
b) Oral products containing peroxides or peroxide-generating compounds Manufacturers should have the following information on hand as it may be requested by Health Canada: A labor
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Benzoyl peroxide
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Calcium peroxide
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Dimethyl sulfoxide
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Ethylene oxide
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Hydrogen peroxide
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Magnesium peroxide
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N,N-bis(2-Chloroethyl)methylamine N-oxide and its salts
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Peroxide and peroxide-generating compounds
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Urea (carbamide) peroxide
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Zinc peroxide
Health Canada
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Polymerization of Ethylene Oxide, Propylene Oxide, and Other Alkylene Oxides: Synthesis, Novel Polymer Architectures, and Bioconjugation.
Herzberger J, Niederer K, Pohlit H, Seiwert J, Worm M et al.
Chemical reviews, 2016
Biocompatible zinc oxide nanocrystals stabilized via hydroxyethyl cellulose for mitigation of diabetic complications.
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International journal of biological macromolecules, 2018
Biofabrication of zinc oxide nanoparticles using fruit extract of Rosa canina and their toxic potential against bacteria: A mechanistic approach.
Jafarirad S, Mehrabi M, Divband B, Kosari-Nasab M
Materials science & engineering. C, Materials for biological applications, 2016
Efficacy of zinc glycinate reducing zinc oxide on intestinal health and growth of nursery pigs challenged with F18+ Escherichia coli.
Jang KB, Moita VHC, Martinez N, Sokale A, Kim SW
Journal of animal science, 2023
"Green"-synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles and plant extracts: A comparison between synthesis processes and antihyperglycemic activity.
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International journal of pharmaceutics, 2023
Direct synthesis of dimethyl carbonate from methanol and carbon dioxide over CeO2(X)-ZnO(1-X) nano-catalysts.
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Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology, 2013
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO): a solvent that may solve selected cutaneous clinical challenges.
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Archives of dermatological research, 2023
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO): a solvent that may solve selected cutaneous clinical challenges.
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The Journal of experimental biology, 2001
Antimicrobial effect of hydro-alcoholic extract of apple with and without zinc oxide nanoparticles on Streptococcus Mutans.
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The Influence of Zinc Oxide and Zinc Stearate on the Antimicrobial Activity of Coatings Containing Raspberry and Chokeberry Extracts.
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Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2024
Properties and applications of calcium hydroxide in endodontics and dental traumatology.
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Safety Assessment of Hydroxy Tetramethylpiperidine Oxide and Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate as Used in Cosmetics.
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International journal of toxicology, 2025
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Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR