"Low penalty" in all categories.
- INCI name: HYDROXYAPATITE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 215-145-7
- Classification: Regulated
- Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Restriction in Europe:
The use of hydroxyapatite in nanoparticle form is regulated as follows:
- authorised only in toothpastes (at a maximum of 10%) and in mouthwashes (at a maximum of 0.465%),
- authorised only in the form of rod-shaped particles of which at least 95.8% (by number of particles) have an aspect ratio of less than 3 and the remaining 4.2% have an aspect ratio of no more than 4.9, uncoated or surface-modified,
- prohibited in applications that could lead to exposure of the end user's lungs through inhalation.
These provisions apply in Europe:
- from 1 February 2025 for products placed on the market,
- from 1 November 2025 for products made available on the market.
- authorised only in toothpastes (at a maximum of 10%) and in mouthwashes (at a maximum of 0.465%),
- authorised only in the form of rod-shaped particles of which at least 95.8% (by number of particles) have an aspect ratio of less than 3 and the remaining 4.2% have an aspect ratio of no more than 4.9, uncoated or surface-modified,
- prohibited in applications that could lead to exposure of the end user's lungs through inhalation.
These provisions apply in Europe:
- from 1 February 2025 for products placed on the market,
- from 1 November 2025 for products made available on the market.
Its functions (INCI)
- Abrasive : Removes materials from the surface of the body, helps clean teeth and improves shine.
- Bulking : Reduces apparent cosmetics density.
- Oral care/hygiene agent : Provides cosmetic effects to the oral cavity (cleaning, deodorization and protection)
- Skin conditioning : Maintains skin in good condition
This ingredient is present in 0.14% of cosmetics.
Products that contains it
