Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Cupric Chloride

INCI: CUPRIC CHLORIDE

CAS Number
7447-39-4
Function
Cosmetic colorant (CI 77402 when used as colorant); oral-care agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not independently affirmed by FDA as a color additive for cosmetics; copper compounds generally recognized but lack specific CIR final safety assessment for this salt. FDA does not restrict general cosmetic use but does not list it as an approved color additive.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Acute oral toxicity (H302); skin irritant (H315); serious eye damage (H318); very toxic to aquatic life (H410). Copper-ion content must stay within safe dermal-exposure limits. Not suitable for lip products at high concentrations.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

colorant endocrine_disruptor

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cupric Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Acute oral toxicity (H302); skin irritant (H315); serious eye damage (H318); very toxic to aquatic life (H410). Copper-ion content must stay within safe dermal-exposure limits. Not suitable for lip products at high concentrations. The EU classifies Cupric Chloride as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cupric Chloride allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cupric Chloride do in cosmetics?

Cupric Chloride functions as: Cosmetic colorant (CI 77402 when used as colorant); oral-care agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7447-39-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cupric Chloride?

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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