Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Skin irritant (GHS Cat 2, H315) and serious eye irritant (H319); respiratory irritation (H335) at concentrate level; pesticide function in cosmetics may trigger regulatory scrutiny in some markets; not reported in current FDA VCRP data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ferrous Ammonium Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Skin irritant (GHS Cat 2, H315) and serious eye irritant (H319); respiratory irritation (H335) at concentrate level; pesticide function in cosmetics may trigger regulatory scrutiny in some markets; not reported in current FDA VCRP data. The EU classifies Ferrous Ammonium Sulfate as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ferrous Ammonium Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Ferrous Ammonium Sulfate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ferrous Ammonium Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Ferrous Ammonium Sulfate functions as: Pesticide (cosmetic function per CIR/INCI). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7783-85-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ferrous Ammonium Sulfate?
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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