Europium Chloride

INCI: EUROPIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
10025-76-0 (anhydrous); 13759-92-7 (hexahydrate)
Function
Cosmetic colorant / special effects (rare earth salt)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes Not listed in 21 CFR Parts 73/74/82 as an approved color additive; non-colorant use is not specifically prohibited

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Rare earth element with potential for cumulative bioaccumulation; no SCCS opinion available; if intended as colorant, requires Annex IV authorisation in EU; environmental persistence concern noted.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

colorant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Europium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Rare earth element with potential for cumulative bioaccumulation; no SCCS opinion available; if intended as colorant, requires Annex IV authorisation in EU; environmental persistence concern noted. The EU classifies Europium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Europium Chloride allowed in the EU?

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

What does Europium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Europium Chloride functions as: Cosmetic colorant / special effects (rare earth salt). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10025-76-0 (anhydrous); 13759-92-7 (hexahydrate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Europium 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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