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Calcium Pantothenate

Calcium D-pantothenate / Vitamin B5 calcium salt

Safety Notes

Salt form of pantothenic acid; converts to panthenol/pantothenic acid on skin; same functional profile; used where powder format preferred (vs. liquid panthenol)

Function & Common Use

Function

Active (skin conditioning) / Hair Conditioning

Category

Conditioner

Common In

Hair care skin conditioning products

Origin

Synthetic

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calcium Pantothenate safe to use in skincare?

Calcium Pantothenate has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Salt form of pantothenic acid; converts to panthenol/pantothenic acid on skin; same functional profile; used where powder format preferred (vs. liquid panthenol)

Is Calcium Pantothenate allowed in India?

Calcium Pantothenate is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Calcium Pantothenate used for in cosmetics?

Calcium Pantothenate functions as: Active (skin conditioning) / Hair Conditioning. It is commonly found in: Hair care skin conditioning products.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS137-08-6
EC205-278-9

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