Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Heavy metal contamination risk from seawater source requires testing for mercury, lead, cadmium, and arsenic; batch composition variability depends on source water quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bittern safe in cosmetics?
Heavy metal contamination risk from seawater source requires testing for mercury, lead, cadmium, and arsenic; batch composition variability depends on source water quality. The EU classifies Bittern as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Bittern allowed in the EU?
Bittern EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bittern do in cosmetics?
Bittern functions as: Skin conditioning, humectant (mineral-rich brine). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (natural mineral complex; primarily MgCl₂ with trace minerals from seawater crystallization residue).
What is the Margin of Safety for Bittern?
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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