Is Manganese Oxide safe in cosmetics?
Manganese Oxide has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Manganese Oxide
INCI: MANGANESE OXIDE
Manganese Oxide (CAS 1344-43-0 (MnO) / 1313-13-9 (MnO₂); CosIng does not specify a single CAS for the cosmetic entry) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as UV absorber - protects cosmetic products and skin from UV-light damage. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
1344-43-0 (MnO) / 1313-13-9 (MnO₂); CosIng does not specify a single CAS for the cosmetic entry
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Function
UV absorber - protects cosmetic products and skin from UV-light damage
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed as a cosmetic ingredient; not a separately listed FDA-approved sunscreen active (unlike zinc oxide/titanium dioxide)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Manganese Oxide.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Manganese Oxide.
NOAEL Studies Summary
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Studies
12
Lowest NOAEL
2 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
2000 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA_REACH_reach_study_results_dossiers_23-05-2023.zip
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manganese Oxide allowed in the EU?
Manganese Oxide EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Manganese Oxide do in cosmetics?
Manganese Oxide functions as: UV absorber - protects cosmetic products and skin from UV-light damage. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1344-43-0 (MnO) / 1313-13-9 (MnO₂); CosIng does not specify a single CAS for the cosmetic entry.
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