Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Prohibited in EU. Mandatory labeling for US products: contains alkali, keep out of reach of children, avoid eye contact, can cause blindness. Corrosive at elevated pH; not for leave-on products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barium Sulfide safe in cosmetics?
Prohibited in EU. Mandatory labeling for US products: contains alkali, keep out of reach of children, avoid eye contact, can cause blindness. Corrosive at elevated pH; not for leave-on products. The EU classifies Barium Sulfide as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Barium Sulfide allowed in the EU?
Barium Sulfide EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Barium Sulfide do in cosmetics?
Barium Sulfide functions as: Depilatory (chemical hair removal). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 21109-95-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Barium Sulfide?
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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