Calcium Chloride
Explained
Calcium chloride is a white, odorless, crystalline solid. It is an astringent and can be used to change the viscosity of products.
This ingredient is highly soluble in water, acetic acid, and ethanol.
There are many forms of this ingredient, including monohydrate, dihydrate, tetrahydrate, and hexahydrate.
See all 610 products with Calcium Chloride
What it does
Astringent
Tending to draw together or constrict tissues; styptic. may unclog pores, remove excess oil, shrink appearance of pores, tighten skin, cleanse irritants from skin, reduce inflammation, reduce acne, provide anti-bacterial benefits
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.6%
Top categories
Makeup
Eye Care
Treatments
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
Products with Calcium Chloride
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
32318
INCI Name
CALCIUM CHLORIDE
INN Name
calcium chloride
EC #
 233-140-8
Ph. Eur. Name
calcii chloridum
All Functions
Astringent, Viscosity Controlling
