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
Synthetic
Mineral
Clean
OriginDerived from boron, silicon, aluminum, and calcium compounds combined in the silicate chemical family. Synthesized through high-temperature fusion and calcination of these mineral oxides into a crystalline powder.
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
65997-17-3
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Functions
Absorbent
Opacifying
Physical Exfoliant
Adds Opacity
Gently polishes surface
Creates creamy opacity
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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EWG
2
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
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CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 610)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 610)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 610)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.001–33%
Rinse-off0.03–6%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2012 survey
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR