Is Ferrous Lactate safe in cosmetics?
Ferrous Lactate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ferrous Lactate
INCI: FERROUS LACTATE
Ferrous Lactate (CAS 5905-52-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — FDA GRAS for food use under 21 CFR §184.1311; no specific cosmetic prohibition
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ferrous Lactate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ferrous Lactate.
Regulatory Flags
fda_food_additive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ferrous Lactate allowed in the EU?
Ferrous Lactate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ferrous Lactate do in cosmetics?
Ferrous Lactate functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5905-52-2.
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