Germanium Lactate

INCI: GERMANIUM LACTATE

CAS Number
Not independently verified in public databases
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific CFR entry; not GRAS; no FDA monograph

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Critical data gap exists for germanium lactate due to systemic germanium concerns; lactate counterion may increase bioavailability compared to oxide forms; no cosmetic safety assessment exists; full toxicology package required before cosmetic product safety report sign-off.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Germanium Lactate safe in cosmetics?

Critical data gap exists for germanium lactate due to systemic germanium concerns; lactate counterion may increase bioavailability compared to oxide forms; no cosmetic safety assessment exists; full toxicology package required before cosmetic product safety report sign-off. The EU classifies Germanium Lactate as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Germanium Lactate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Germanium Lactate do in cosmetics?

Germanium Lactate functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not independently verified in public databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Germanium Lactate?

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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