# Calcium alginate

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid3093810
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: Deodorizer, Emulsifier, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Stabilizing agent, Surfactant (surface active agent), Thickening agent, Viscosity modifier
Identifier: DTXSID3093810

> Calcium alginate is used as deodorizer / emulsifier. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4 composition records across product categories including Personal care. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, Viscosity modifier, Thickening agent.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as polymer.

_Assessed by Greenveil._