Is Molybdenum Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Molybdenum Chloride has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Molybdenum Chloride
INCI: MOLYBDENUM CHLORIDE
Molybdenum Chloride (CAS Not publicly listed in CosIng for this INCI) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Not specified in CosIng glossary (no assigned cosmetic function listed). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Not specified in CosIng glossary (no assigned cosmetic function listed)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific cosmetic prohibition; general safety requirements apply
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Molybdenum Chloride.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Molybdenum Chloride — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Molybdenum Chloride allowed in the EU?
Molybdenum Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Molybdenum Chloride do in cosmetics?
Molybdenum Chloride functions as: Not specified in CosIng glossary (no assigned cosmetic function listed). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly listed in CosIng for this INCI.
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