Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
More irritating than ferrous lactate with serious eye irritation potential (H302, H315, H319). Pro-oxidant via Fenton chemistry; stains formulations and packaging; astringent effect may cause dryness at higher concentrations. Must be kept from mucous membranes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ferrous Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
More irritating than ferrous lactate with serious eye irritation potential (H302, H315, H319). Pro-oxidant via Fenton chemistry; stains formulations and packaging; astringent effect may cause dryness at higher concentrations. Must be kept from mucous membranes. The EU classifies Ferrous Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Ferrous Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Ferrous Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ferrous Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Ferrous Sulfate functions as: Cosmetic astringent, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7720-78-7 (anhydrous); 7782-63-0 (heptahydrate).
What is the Margin of Safety for Ferrous 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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