Chloroplatinic Acid

INCI: CHLOROPLATINIC ACID

CAS Number
16941-12-1
Function
Catalyst (industrial); no established cosmetic function
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes TSCA listed for industrial use only. No FDA approval for cosmetic use.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Prohibited for cosmetic use due to severe hazards: corrosive to skin (Skin Corr. 1B), respiratory sensitizer (1A), acute oral toxicity (Cat 2/3), kidney damage on repeated exposure, and very toxic to aquatic environment.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chloroplatinic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Prohibited for cosmetic use due to severe hazards: corrosive to skin (Skin Corr. 1B), respiratory sensitizer (1A), acute oral toxicity (Cat 2/3), kidney damage on repeated exposure, and very toxic to aquatic environment. The EU classifies Chloroplatinic Acid as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Chloroplatinic Acid allowed in the EU?

Chloroplatinic Acid EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Chloroplatinic Acid do in cosmetics?

Chloroplatinic Acid functions as: Catalyst (industrial); no established cosmetic function. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 16941-12-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Chloroplatinic Acid?

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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