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SACCHARATED LIME

CAS 5793-88-4 / 8002-17-3
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A historical compound of calcium hydroxide complexed with sucrose used as an alkaline agent, with irritation concerns from the lime component and limited modern cosmetic safety review.

Function

EMULSION STABILISING

Skin benefits

  • Source of calcium with sugar matrix
  • Historical use in depilatory and pH buffering systems
  • Mild alkalinity for specific applications

Known concerns

  • Calcium hydroxide component is strongly alkaline and irritating
  • Can cause chemical burns at higher concentrations
  • Limited modern cosmetic safety data
  • Standardization of composition unclear

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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