Calcium Acetate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 62-54-4, Calcium diacetate, Lime acetate, PhosLo, Lime pyrolignite, Acetate of lime, Acetic acid, Calcium salt, Brown acetate, Gray Acetate of Lime
Synthetic
Clean
Calcium Acetate is a calcium salt of acetic acid. Calcium is a mineral essential for many cellular functions including nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, cardiac function, bone formation, and capillary and cell membrane permeability. Calcium acetate is administered orally to prevent or treat calcium deficiency and to treat hyperphosphatemia due to its phosphate-binding properties.
Solubility 37.4 G IN 100 CC OF WATER @ 0 °C; 29.7 G IN 100 CC OF WATER @ 100 °C; SLIGHTLY SOL IN ALCOHOL
Formula
C4H6CaO4
Mol. Weight
158.17
CAS #
62-54-4
Form
Powder
State
Liquid; Dry Powder; Other Solid; Pellets or Large Crystals
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Boosts Collagen
Provides scent
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Inorganic salt with historical use in traditional medicine and textile production. Applied in modern cosmetics as a buffering agent and firming ingredient.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR