Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CRITICAL: Contains crystalline silica (quartz), classified IARC Group 1 carcinogen (inhalation route); GHS Carcinogenicity Category 1A (H350); may cause respiratory irritation (H335) and organ damage through prolonged exposure (H372); contains trace heavy metals (As, Cd, Cr, Pb, Ni); California Prop 65 listed; absolutely contraindicated in any powdered or aerosolized cosmetic
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Granite safe in cosmetics?
CRITICAL: Contains crystalline silica (quartz), classified IARC Group 1 carcinogen (inhalation route); GHS Carcinogenicity Category 1A (H350); may cause respiratory irritation (H335) and organ damage through prolonged exposure (H372); contains trace heavy metals (As, Cd, Cr, Pb, Ni); California Prop 65 listed; absolutely contraindicated in any powdered or aerosolized cosmetic The EU classifies Granite as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Granite allowed in the EU?
Granite EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Granite do in cosmetics?
Granite functions as: Abrasive / bulking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Composite mineral — primary component crystalline silica (quartz) CAS 14808-60-7; feldspar CAS 68476-25-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Granite?
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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