Is Magnesium Powder safe in cosmetics?
Magnesium Powder has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Magnesium Powder
INCI: MAGNESIUM (WHEN USED IN POWDER FORM IN COSMETICS)
Magnesium Powder (CAS 7439-95-4 (elemental magnesium)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Bulking agent; abrasive; skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Bulking agent; abrasive; skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted for cosmetic use; elemental magnesium is GRAS in food applications
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Magnesium Powder.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Magnesium Powder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Powder allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Powder do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Powder functions as: Bulking agent; abrasive; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7439-95-4 (elemental magnesium).
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