Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
GHS Hazard Statements H290, H314, H335 indicate strong corrosivity; not practically usable in consumer cosmetics at any meaningful concentration; a CPSR assessor would almost certainly reject this ingredient without extreme dilution data and risk justification
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Iodine Trichloride safe in cosmetics?
GHS Hazard Statements H290, H314, H335 indicate strong corrosivity; not practically usable in consumer cosmetics at any meaningful concentration; a CPSR assessor would almost certainly reject this ingredient without extreme dilution data and risk justification The EU classifies Iodine Trichloride as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Iodine Trichloride allowed in the EU?
Iodine Trichloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Iodine Trichloride do in cosmetics?
Iodine Trichloride functions as: Oxidizing agent (listed in CosIng). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 865-44-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Iodine Trichloride?
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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