Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Classified as an irritant (H315, H319, H335 — skin, eye, respiratory irritant). Limited cosmetic safety dossier. Primarily an industrial chemical; requires robust justification if used in cosmetic formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ammonium Molybdate safe in cosmetics?
Classified as an irritant (H315, H319, H335 — skin, eye, respiratory irritant). Limited cosmetic safety dossier. Primarily an industrial chemical; requires robust justification if used in cosmetic formulations. The EU classifies Ammonium Molybdate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ammonium Molybdate?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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