Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data; primarily studied for oral supplementation; free iron can catalyze Fenton reactions generating ROS — formulation pH and antioxidant co-ingredients must be controlled; request supplier dermal safety data for CPSR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Iron Picolinate safe in cosmetics?
Limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data; primarily studied for oral supplementation; free iron can catalyze Fenton reactions generating ROS — formulation pH and antioxidant co-ingredients must be controlled; request supplier dermal safety data for CPSR The EU classifies Iron Picolinate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Iron Picolinate allowed in the EU?
Iron Picolinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Iron Picolinate do in cosmetics?
Iron Picolinate functions as: Skin conditioning (chelated iron delivery). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 30379-87-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Iron Picolinate?
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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