Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Irritant to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract at higher concentrations; limited cosmetic safety data; molybdenum compounds at trace levels are generally considered safe. Chemical formula H₂MoO₄; a weak acid of molybdenum; more commonly used in analytical chemistry and industrial applications than in personal care
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Molybdic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Irritant to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract at higher concentrations; limited cosmetic safety data; molybdenum compounds at trace levels are generally considered safe. Chemical formula H₂MoO₄; a weak acid of molybdenum; more commonly used in analytical chemistry and industrial applications than in personal care The EU classifies Molybdic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Molybdic Acid allowed in the EU?
Molybdic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Molybdic Acid do in cosmetics?
Molybdic Acid functions as: Not specifically assigned a cosmetic function in CosIng; may serve as a corrosion inhibitor or trace mineral source. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7782-91-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Molybdic Acid?
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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