Is Melamine Peroxide safe in cosmetics?
Melamine Peroxide has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Melamine Peroxide
INCI: MELAMINE PEROXIDE
Melamine Peroxide (CAS Not firmly established in public databases (PubChem CID 6451514 lists melamine hydroperoxide)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Oxidising agent for hair bleaching and lightening. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not firmly established in public databases (PubChem CID 6451514 lists melamine hydroperoxide)
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Function
Oxidising agent for hair bleaching and lightening
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted with conditions — hair-use oxidizing agents regulated under 21 CFR §740.10 with warning label requirements
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Melamine Peroxide.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Melamine Peroxide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melamine Peroxide allowed in the EU?
Melamine Peroxide EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Melamine Peroxide do in cosmetics?
Melamine Peroxide functions as: Oxidising agent for hair bleaching and lightening. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not firmly established in public databases (PubChem CID 6451514 lists melamine hydroperoxide).
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