Is Erbium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Erbium Chloride has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Erbium Chloride
INCI: ERBIUM CHLORIDE
Erbium Chloride (CAS 10138-41-7 (anhydrous); 10025-75-9 (hexahydrate) [^1_9][^1_10]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant, bulking agent (rare earth metal salt). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
10138-41-7 (anhydrous); 10025-75-9 (hexahydrate) [^1_9][^1_10]
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Function
Colorant, bulking agent (rare earth metal salt)
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not listed in 21 CFR for cosmetic use. TSCA listed as industrial chemical.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Erbium Chloride.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Erbium Chloride — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Erbium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Erbium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Erbium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Erbium Chloride functions as: Colorant, bulking agent (rare earth metal salt). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10138-41-7 (anhydrous); 10025-75-9 (hexahydrate) [^1_9][^1_10].
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