Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Iodine content may cause reactions in iodine-sensitive individuals; moderately toxic by parenteral routes; primarily a pharmaceutical — cosmetic use would require full toxicological dossier from a qualified Safety Assessor; no established cosmetic use history
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethiodized Oil safe in cosmetics?
Iodine content may cause reactions in iodine-sensitive individuals; moderately toxic by parenteral routes; primarily a pharmaceutical — cosmetic use would require full toxicological dossier from a qualified Safety Assessor; no established cosmetic use history The EU classifies Ethiodized Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Ethiodized Oil allowed in the EU?
Ethiodized Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethiodized Oil do in cosmetics?
Ethiodized Oil functions as: Radiographic contrast medium (pharmaceutical); limited cosmetic relevance — sometimes listed as skin-conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8008-53-5 [^1_10].
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethiodized Oil?
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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