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Expert Verdict
GHS H315 (skin irritation), H319 (eye irritation), H335 (respiratory irritation); animal-derived (porcine) with regulatory and consumer-acceptance flags for vegan/halal claims; if used as colorant in US, requires separate color additive petition
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hematin safe in cosmetics?
GHS H315 (skin irritation), H319 (eye irritation), H335 (respiratory irritation); animal-derived (porcine) with regulatory and consumer-acceptance flags for vegan/halal claims; if used as colorant in US, requires separate color additive petition The EU classifies Hematin as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hematin allowed in the EU?
Hematin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hematin do in cosmetics?
Hematin functions as: Hair conditioning / colorant (iron-porphyrin complex). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 15489-90-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hematin?
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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