Is Cobalt DNA safe in cosmetics?
Cobalt DNA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cobalt DNA
INCI: COBALT DNA
Cobalt DNA (CAS Not assigned (complex of cobalt with deoxyribonucleic acid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, humectant, skin conditioning, skin protecting, UV absorber,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not assigned (complex of cobalt with deoxyribonucleic acid)
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Function
Antioxidant, humectant, skin conditioning, skin protecting, UV absorber, viscosity controlling
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA — no specific prohibition. No CIR review identified. The cobalt content raises sensitization/safety concerns similar to other cobalt compounds
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cobalt DNA.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Cobalt DNA — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cobalt DNA allowed in the EU?
Cobalt DNA EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cobalt DNA do in cosmetics?
Cobalt DNA functions as: Antioxidant, humectant, skin conditioning, skin protecting, UV absorber, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex of cobalt with deoxyribonucleic acid).
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