Diammonium Ferric Pentetate

INCI: DIAMMONIUM FERRIC PENTETATE

CAS Number
85959-68-8
Function
Humectant; also chelating/stabilizing (iron-DTPA complex)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR reviewed pentasodium pentetate and pentetic acid as safe

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Iron content may affect formulation stability through color change and oxidation catalysis; nonirritating to moderately irritating per CIR for pentetate class but not a sensitizer; assess compatibility with antioxidant systems.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diammonium Ferric Pentetate safe in cosmetics?

Iron content may affect formulation stability through color change and oxidation catalysis; nonirritating to moderately irritating per CIR for pentetate class but not a sensitizer; assess compatibility with antioxidant systems. The EU classifies Diammonium Ferric Pentetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Diammonium Ferric Pentetate allowed in the EU?

Diammonium Ferric Pentetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Diammonium Ferric Pentetate do in cosmetics?

Diammonium Ferric Pentetate functions as: Humectant; also chelating/stabilizing (iron-DTPA complex). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85959-68-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Diammonium Ferric Pentetate?

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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