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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Regulatory non-compliance: Cannot be used as a colorant in EU or US cosmetics. Primarily an industrial/laboratory chemical with no cosmetic safety dossier. Rare earth oxides may have pulmonary toxicity upon inhalation. Not suitable for cosmetic formulation without full toxicological package and regulatory pre-approval.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holmium Oxide safe in cosmetics?
Regulatory non-compliance: Cannot be used as a colorant in EU or US cosmetics. Primarily an industrial/laboratory chemical with no cosmetic safety dossier. Rare earth oxides may have pulmonary toxicity upon inhalation. Not suitable for cosmetic formulation without full toxicological package and regulatory pre-approval. The EU classifies Holmium Oxide as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Holmium Oxide allowed in the EU?
Holmium Oxide EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Holmium Oxide do in cosmetics?
Holmium Oxide functions as: Colorant (rare earth oxide; yellow-pink color). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 12055-62-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Holmium Oxide?
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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