Is Nanospheres safe in cosmetics?
Nanospheres has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
POOR
Active Ingredient
Nanospheres
INCI: NANOSPHERES
Nanospheres (CAS None) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Delivery vehicles for active cosmetic ingredients. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Delivery vehicles for active cosmetic ingredients
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Nanospheres.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Nanospheres — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
EU Restricted
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nanospheres allowed in the EU?
Nanospheres EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Nanospheres do in cosmetics?
Nanospheres functions as: Delivery vehicles for active cosmetic ingredients. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: None.
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