Is Ammonium Molybdate safe in cosmetics?
Ammonium Molybdate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ammonium Molybdate
INCI: AMMONIUM MOLYBDATE
Ammonium Molybdate (CAS 12054-85-2 (tetrahydrate: 12054-85-2); anhydrous: 13106-76-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent with corrosion inhibitor properties. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
12054-85-2 (tetrahydrate: 12054-85-2); anhydrous: 13106-76-8
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Function
Skin conditioning agent with corrosion inhibitor properties
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA cosmetic restriction. Not commonly reported in VCRP data.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ammonium Molybdate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Ammonium Molybdate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Ammonium Molybdate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
42.5 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
42.5 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ammonium Molybdate allowed in the EU?
Ammonium Molybdate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ammonium Molybdate do in cosmetics?
Ammonium Molybdate functions as: Skin conditioning agent with corrosion inhibitor properties. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 12054-85-2 (tetrahydrate: 12054-85-2); anhydrous: 13106-76-8.
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