NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Argon

Also known as: EINECS 231-147-0, UNII-67XQY1V3KH, argon atom, E 938, E-938 (+3 more)

CAS 7440-37-1

Argon (CAS 7440-37-1) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ILO ICSC.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 14 fields
Name
Argon
CAS Number
7440-37-1
DTXSID
DTXSID3052482
Molecular Formula
Ar
InChI Key
XKRFYHLGVUSROY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
39.962383
Synonyms
EINECS 231-147-0UNII-67XQY1V3KHargon atomE 938E-938E938[Ar]argon(0)

ICSC Chemical Safety

International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.

SOURCE ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards 1 records
FieldValue
Short-term EffectsAsphyxiation. The liquid may cause frostbite.
Routes of ExposureThe substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records
AntioxidantDehydrating agent (desiccant)Propellants, non-motive (blowing agents)

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
ListKeywordSource
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
67XQY1V3KHUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
67XQY1V3KHUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
67XQY1V3KHUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
67XQY1V3KHUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Antioxidant
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Argon?

Argon has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 67XQY1V3KH UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Argon?

Argon appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Argon used in cosmetics?

Yes, Argon is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Argon. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Argon come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ILO/WHO ICSC, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Argon used outside industrial chemicals?

Argon also appears in cosmetics databases.