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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Bromides have pharmacological sedative/anticonvulsant properties at therapeutic doses; at cosmetic use levels, systemic absorption is minimal but formulators should consider percutaneous absorption potential. Naturally present in Dead Sea brine and seawater; medicinally used as a mild sedative, which underscores the need to keep cosmetic concentrations low
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Bromide safe in cosmetics?
Bromides have pharmacological sedative/anticonvulsant properties at therapeutic doses; at cosmetic use levels, systemic absorption is minimal but formulators should consider percutaneous absorption potential. Naturally present in Dead Sea brine and seawater; medicinally used as a mild sedative, which underscores the need to keep cosmetic concentrations low The EU classifies Magnesium Bromide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Magnesium Bromide allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Bromide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Bromide do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Bromide functions as: Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7789-48-2 (anhydrous); also referenced as 13446-53-2 (hexahydrate).
What is the Margin of Safety for Magnesium Bromide?
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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