Is Lutetium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Lutetium Chloride has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Lutetium Chloride
INCI: LUTETIUM CHLORIDE
Lutetium Chloride (CAS 10099-66-8 (anhydrous); 15230-79-2 (hexahydrate) [^1_5][^1_6]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Rare earth metal salt; no standard cosmetic function established. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
10099-66-8 (anhydrous); 15230-79-2 (hexahydrate) [^1_5][^1_6]
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Function
Rare earth metal salt; no standard cosmetic function established
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not listed as prohibited under 21 CFR; however, no established cosmetic use precedent
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lutetium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Lutetium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lutetium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Lutetium Chloride functions as: Rare earth metal salt; no standard cosmetic function established. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10099-66-8 (anhydrous); 15230-79-2 (hexahydrate) [^1_5][^1_6].
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