Is Ceria/Silica Talc safe in cosmetics?
Ceria/Silica Talc has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ceria/Silica Talc
INCI: CERIA/SILICA TALC
Ceria/Silica Talc (CAS Not assigned (composite material)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as UV Absorber (ceria/silica component), Absorbent/Bulking Agent (talc component). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
UV Absorber (ceria/silica component), Absorbent/Bulking Agent (talc component)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Safety Rating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ceria/Silica Talc.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Ceria/Silica Talc — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ceria/Silica Talc allowed in the EU?
Ceria/Silica Talc EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ceria/Silica Talc do in cosmetics?
Ceria/Silica Talc functions as: UV Absorber (ceria/silica component), Absorbent/Bulking Agent (talc component). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (composite material).
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