Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data GHS Classified

Bischofite Magnesium Chloride

INCI: MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
7786-30-3
Function
viscosity controlling, antimicrobial, skin conditioning, astringent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS affirmed by FDA (21 CFR 184.1426); widely used in personal care

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for Bischofite Magnesium Chloride. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 1840 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse Carcinogenicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 3532 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse Subchronic COSMOS_DB

GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Signal Word
WARNING
Hazard Statements
May be harmful if swallowed
Short-term Exposure Effects
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.

Expert Verdict

Safe mineral salt with well-established use in skin and hair care. Naturally occurring as the mineral bischofite with no regulatory restrictions in EU or US.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bischofite Magnesium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Safe mineral salt with well-established use in skin and hair care. Naturally occurring as the mineral bischofite with no regulatory restrictions in EU or US. The EU classifies Bischofite Magnesium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Bischofite Magnesium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Bischofite Magnesium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Bischofite Magnesium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Bischofite Magnesium Chloride functions as: viscosity controlling, antimicrobial, skin conditioning, astringent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7786-30-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Bischofite Magnesium Chloride?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Bischofite Magnesium Chloride?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Bischofite Magnesium Chloride is 1840 mg/kg bw/day based on a Carcinogenicity study via oral route in mouse. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

Is Bischofite Magnesium Chloride classified as hazardous under GHS?

Bischofite Magnesium Chloride carries a GHS signal word of "WARNING". Hazard statements: May be harmful if swallowed. This classification is based on the ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Card and ECHA C&L inventory data. Note: GHS classification applies to the pure substance โ€” at cosmetic use concentrations, hazard thresholds may not be met.

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