Colloidal Platinum

INCI: COLLOIDAL PLATINUM

CAS Number
7440-06-4 (Platinum)
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant (claimed radical scavenger)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: No specific cosmetic restrictions for platinum. General safety requirements apply under FD&C Act/MoCRA.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Nano form banned in EU since Feb 2025. SCCS identified basis for concern regarding consumer safety due to potential systemic absorption and genotoxic potential of nano metals. Non-nano use requires particle size certification. Platinum salts can cause severe respiratory and skin sensitization.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colloidal Platinum safe in cosmetics?

Nano form banned in EU since Feb 2025. SCCS identified basis for concern regarding consumer safety due to potential systemic absorption and genotoxic potential of nano metals. Non-nano use requires particle size certification. Platinum salts can cause severe respiratory and skin sensitization. The EU classifies Colloidal Platinum as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Colloidal Platinum allowed in the EU?

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

What does Colloidal Platinum do in cosmetics?

Colloidal Platinum functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant (claimed radical scavenger). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7440-06-4 (Platinum).

What is the Margin of Safety for Colloidal Platinum?

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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