Is GLASS safe in cosmetics?
GLASS has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
GLASS
Also known as: Glassy calcium magnesium phosphate, EINECS 266-046-0, Glass enamel 19 E 110, Lead borosilicate glass enamel flux, Phosphorus furnace slag (+10 more)
GLASS (CAS 65997-17-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive, Opacifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
GLASS is classified GHS Danger (H350) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
Abrasive, Opacifying
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Binder
Conductive agent
Corrosion inhibitor
Diluent
Dispersing agent
Dye
Filler
Flame retardant
Insulators
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for GLASS — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
Glassy calcium magnesium phosphate
EINECS 266-046-0
Glass enamel 19 E 110
Lead borosilicate glass enamel flux
Phosphorus furnace slag
Sodium calcium magnesium polyphosphate
Sodium calcium magnesium silica polyphosphate
Sodium calcium polyphosphate
Sodium calcium zinc silica polyphosphate
Sodium zinc polyphosphate
Sodium zinc potassium polyphosphate
Man-made Vitreous Fibres
Man-made Vitreous Fibers
UNII-3JRB8A35M0
Glass, oxide, chemicals
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Opacifer
Filler
Dispersing agent
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
fracking; water
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GLASS allowed in the EU?
GLASS EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does GLASS do in cosmetics?
GLASS functions as: Abrasive, Opacifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 65997-17-3.
Is GLASS used outside cosmetics?
GLASS also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does GLASS have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
GLASS is classified GHS Danger (H350) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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