Ammonium Vanadate

INCI: AMMONIUM VANADATE

CAS Number
7803-55-6
Function
No recognized cosmetic function — industrial chemical (catalyst, reagent)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status prohibited
US Notes FDA advises against use in cosmetics. SDS explicitly states Uses advised against: Food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Toxic with suspected reproductive toxicity and organ damage risk from prolonged exposure; listed on CERCLA Hazardous Substance List and REACH SVHC candidate; unsuitable for cosmetic formulation.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ammonium Vanadate safe in cosmetics?

Toxic with suspected reproductive toxicity and organ damage risk from prolonged exposure; listed on CERCLA Hazardous Substance List and REACH SVHC candidate; unsuitable for cosmetic formulation. The EU classifies Ammonium Vanadate as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Ammonium Vanadate allowed in the EU?

Ammonium Vanadate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ammonium Vanadate do in cosmetics?

Ammonium Vanadate functions as: No recognized cosmetic function — industrial chemical (catalyst, reagent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7803-55-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ammonium Vanadate?

adequate 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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