Is Bismuth Citrate safe in cosmetics?
Bismuth Citrate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Bismuth Citrate
INCI: BISMUTH CITRATE
Bismuth Citrate (CAS https://fragrancematerialsafetyresource.elsevier.com/sites/default/files/495-62-5.pdf) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair colorant (progressive hair dye — reacts with hair sulfur/keratin to darken. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 2.0%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
https://fragrancematerialsafetyresource.elsevier.com/sites/default/files/495-62-5.pdf
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Function
Hair colorant (progressive hair dye — reacts with hair sulfur/keratin to darken over time)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
2.0%
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
FDA: Permanently listed color additive, exempt from certification (21 CFR 73.2110); restricted to cosmetics intended for coloring hair on the scalp only, NTE 0.5% (w/v); NTE 2.0% per updated regulations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bismuth Citrate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Bismuth Citrate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Bismuth Citrate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
9
Lowest NOAEL
200 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1200 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bismuth Citrate allowed in the EU?
Bismuth Citrate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.0%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bismuth Citrate do in cosmetics?
Bismuth Citrate functions as: Hair colorant (progressive hair dye — reacts with hair sulfur/keratin to darken over time). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: https://fragrancematerialsafetyresource.elsevier.com/sites/default/files/495-62-5.pdf.
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