Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Nano-form is banned in EU; must confirm non-nano status for EU compliance. No formal safety assessment available. Copper ion toxicity at high concentrations is a concern for copper salts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Copper Citrate safe in cosmetics?
Nano-form is banned in EU; must confirm non-nano status for EU compliance. No formal safety assessment available. Copper ion toxicity at high concentrations is a concern for copper salts. The EU classifies Copper Citrate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Copper Citrate allowed in the EU?
Copper Citrate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Copper Citrate do in cosmetics?
Copper Citrate functions as: Antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 19807-11-5 (CosIng registered).
What is the Margin of Safety for Copper Citrate?
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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