Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Minimal for most common mineral salts at typical cosmetic concentrations. Concerns arise only with specific salts containing restricted elements (e.g., aluminum salts in antiperspirants have specific FDA monograph limits; certain mineral salts may contain trace heavy metal impurities).. This is an umbrella term, not a single ingredient - formulators must specify the exact mineral salt(s) on the INCI label.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mineral Salts safe in cosmetics?
Minimal for most common mineral salts at typical cosmetic concentrations. Concerns arise only with specific salts containing restricted elements (e.g., aluminum salts in antiperspirants have specific FDA monograph limits; certain mineral salts may contain trace heavy metal impurities).. This is an umbrella term, not a single ingredient - formulators must specify the exact mineral salt(s) on the INCI label. The EU classifies Mineral Salts as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Mineral Salts allowed in the EU?
Mineral Salts EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mineral Salts do in cosmetics?
Mineral Salts functions as: Viscosity controlling, bulking, skin conditioning, oral care, buffering (depends on the specific salt). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS - this is a collective INCI term covering various inorganic salts (e.g., sodium chloride, magnesium sulfate, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, etc.).
What is the Margin of Safety for Mineral Salts?
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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