Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
Corrosive (Cat. 1B, H314); causes severe skin burns and eye damage; dermal LD50 200–3000 mg/kg bw in rabbits with total skin destruction at high dose; must never exceed regulatory pH/concentration limits; professional-use-only designation required above 2%; acute lithium systemic toxicity possible via damaged skin
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Is Lithium Hydroxide safe in cosmetics?
Corrosive (Cat. 1B, H314); causes severe skin burns and eye damage; dermal LD50 200–3000 mg/kg bw in rabbits with total skin destruction at high dose; must never exceed regulatory pH/concentration limits; professional-use-only designation required above 2%; acute lithium systemic toxicity possible via damaged skin The EU classifies Lithium Hydroxide as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Lithium Hydroxide allowed in the EU?
Lithium Hydroxide EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lithium Hydroxide do in cosmetics?
Lithium Hydroxide functions as: Buffering / pH adjuster / hair straightening / depilatory agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1310-65-2 [^1_5].
What is the Margin of Safety for Lithium Hydroxide?
adequate 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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