Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Prohibited in EU under blanket ban on barium salts due to potential barium ion leaching under acidic conditions; not permitted for cosmetic use in the US.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barium Hexaferrite safe in cosmetics?
Prohibited in EU under blanket ban on barium salts due to potential barium ion leaching under acidic conditions; not permitted for cosmetic use in the US. The EU classifies Barium Hexaferrite as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Barium Hexaferrite allowed in the EU?
Barium Hexaferrite EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Barium Hexaferrite do in cosmetics?
Barium Hexaferrite functions as: Not a cosmetic ingredient (magnetic ceramic compound). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 11138-11-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Barium Hexaferrite?
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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