Is Germanium Dioxide safe in cosmetics?
Germanium Dioxide has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Germanium Dioxide
INCI: GERMANIUM DIOXIDE
Germanium Dioxide (CAS 1310-53-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; also used in electronics and optics. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning; also used in electronics and optics
Safety Rating
POOR
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
dioxogermane
InChIKey
YBMRDBCBODYGJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific CFR cosmetic entry; not GRAS; no FDA monograph
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Germanium Dioxide.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Germanium Dioxide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Germanium Dioxide allowed in the EU?
Germanium Dioxide EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Germanium Dioxide do in cosmetics?
Germanium Dioxide functions as: Skin conditioning; also used in electronics and optics. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1310-53-8.
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